Ronan Keating and wife Storm have been left devastated after losing their family dog, Paddy.
The couple shared the sad news to Instagram on Friday alongside snaps of the adorable pooch.
Ronan shared a snap of his four legged friend asleep in his bed and said Paddy was born with a cleft palate.
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Storm also posted a snap of Paddy with their son Cooper, two.
The pair wrote: “With a heavy heart we say goodbye to our little Paddy (Leon). Born with a cleft pallet [sic]. What a fighter what a trooper.
First of the litter to open his eyes, first to walk, and first to be properly house trained.
“First of the litter to open his eyes, first to walk, and first to be properly house trained. This world wasn’t for him.
“But he’s in doggy heaven with blondie & CC and the other beautiful pets that we have called family over the years.”
They added: “Thank you Anne for the way you took care of him and to @profnoelfitzpatrick and the team @fitzpatrick_referrals who have shown him love and care in our mutual fight to give him a long and good life.
“We may not have succeeded at making it a long one, but boy it was a good one – he was never short of affection and care.
“He was the most special animal we have ever known. God bless ya Pads.”
Fans offered the pair their condolences.
One person said: “Sorry to hear Ronan animals become part of they family,” while another wrote: “Heartbreaking, thinking of you.”
A third added: “Aww sending love.”
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The sad news comes days after Ronan and Storm announced they’re expecting their second child together.
The Boyzone singer – who also has Jack, 20, Missy, 18, and Ali, 14, from his first marriage to Yvonne Connolly – shared the news on his Magic Radio Breakfast Show.
He said: “Storm and I are having a baby! It’s really exciting. She’s feeling great.”
Storm also announced the news on Instagram as she shared a photo of son Cooper kissing her bump.
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