Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn shared the tragic news of her dog, Lucy, passing away on Sunday night.
Earlier this week, Vonn shared that Lucy, her 9-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel – and loyal travel companion – has failing kidneys. The skier, 40, admitted the prognosis wasn’t good before she headed to her home in Utah to be with Lucy.
Five days later, she shared the sad news of Lucy’s death with a lengthy Instagram post.
Along with a series of pictures of Lucy and them together, Vonn wrote, ‘Today my sweet, sweet Lucy left us. 9 years ago she came into my life, and from the very first moment until the very last, she brought so much light and love to me and everyone she met.’
‘We traveled the world together, skied, hiked, biked, explored, went down waterfalls, up in air balloons, to the Olympics,’ she continued. ‘We went on SO many incredible adventures together, and created so many memories that I am beyond lucky to have shared with her.
‘We even had our own TV show! There was nothing Lucy couldn’t do! She was never scared, never hesitant to try something new, she was always happy, loved big and unconditionally. There will never be enough words to describe how much I love her and my heart will never ever be the same without her. There will never be another Lucy.’
Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn’s nine-year-old dog and travel companion Lucy passed away
‘I know she is with my Mom, Bear and our family up in heaven,’ Vonn continued. ‘I envision them all together, running around, happy and no longer in pain, always guiding me and watching out for me from above. At least I have to believe that or else the pain would be unbearable.’
‘Lucy, you will always be my light. Until we meet again…I love you my princess.’
‘Thank you to all of the incredible Veterinarians who helped her over the years and especially over the last days. You all did everything possible to save her and I will be forever grateful.’
‘My big boy Leo is thankfully still in remission and going strong at 12 years old. It’s back to how it all started… just me and Leo. Thankful I still have him.’
Several athletes, including WNBA star Cameron Brink and Tennis ace Coco Gauff took to the comments to express console Vonn.
‘Sending you so much love,’ Brink wrote with a heart emoji. Meanwhile, Gauff wrote ‘I am so sorry,’ with two hearts.
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