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Harajuku B—- was 23 years old.
On Monday, the reality star, 42, shared the news on Instagram with a carousel of photos that included Harajuku and her other dogs.
Hilton continued: “From the glitz and glamour to the quiet moments behind the scenes, she was always there, a tiny ball of love, brightening up even the darkest of days. We shared so many memories, laughter, and tears.”
The entrepreneur ended the post with a grateful heart, thanking Harajuku for being her “sweet darling. Thank you for blessing my life with your unconditional love. 🥰 You will forever be my little angel, forever missed, and forever loved. 😇 You may be physically gone, but the imprint of your pawprints on my life will never fade.”
“Rest gently, sweet friend, knowing that you will be cherished and missed always,” she concluded.
TheCooking with Parisstar has been enamored with dogs throughout her years in the public eye. In 2011, she toldGood Morning Americaabout her 17 pets, including a miniature pig and pony, cats, dogs, and bunnies.
In 2009,Hilton told PEOPLEher pups were “mini-fashionistas,” who adored living in their luxe doghouse.
Their “mini-doggie mansion” was built to resemble the star’s home and included an upstairs closet, bedroom, and a downstairs living room.
“They love to run up and down the stairs and chill on their balcony,” she said at the time.
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Tinkerbell was 14 at the time of her death.
“My heart is broken,” she wrote with a red broken heart emoji. “I am so sad & devastated.”
The Instagram eulogy concluded with a special message from Hilton to Tinkerbell, who she said “will never be forgotten.”
“I will miss her & think about her for the rest of my life,” she wrote. “I love you Tinky.”
source: people.com
