Paris Hilton Mourns The Loss Of 23-Year-Old Chihuahua Harajuku
By Kristin Myers on May 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
Multi-talent Paris Hilton took to Instagram to share some heartbreaking news with her 23.7 million Instagram followers on Monday morning.
The "Stars Are Blind" singer revealed that her 23-year-old chihuahua Harajuku, who she referred to as her "little angel" and "The OG Queen," had passed away.
Paris Hilton Mourns The Loss Of 23-Year-Old Chihuahua Harajuku: 'The Imprint Of Your Pawprints On My Life Will Never Fade'
In a thoughtful caption shared on Instagram on Monday morning, the popular model admitted that she is in "immense pain" after the loss of her dog, Harajuku, who was 23 years old when she passed away in a "peaceful slumber."
"Today, my heart breaks as I say goodbye to my precious chihuahua, Harajuku B----.💔🐶 For an incredible 23 years, she filled my life with so much love, loyalty, and unforgettable moments.🥰 She lived a long, beautiful, and iconic life, surrounded by love until her final peaceful slumber," Paris wrote in the caption.
"Words cannot express the immense pain I’m feeling right now.🥺 She was more than just a pet; she was family to me, a loyal friend who was always by my side through every twist and turn life brought my way," she 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."
"Rest peacefully, my 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. "Love and miss you forever #TheOG Queen. 👑 #RIP 🙏😢."
Fans and Famous Friends Send Their Condolences For The Loss Of Harajuku
Many fans and famous friends showered the comments with condolences and words of encouragement. “The Great” actress Elle Fanning wrote, “An unbearable pain…. Rest peacefully sweet baby!!” Paris replied, “My heart hurts so much sis🥺💔 I’m in so much pain😭.” Nicky Hilton also dropped three “😢😢😢” emojis on the post.
Annie Nolan, an awarded pet groomer, commented, “Deepest condolences 😢 What a wonderful and long life she got to live 💖.” Cali Beckerman and Sam Beckerman, known collectively on social media as the Beckerman Twins, wrote, “Sending soooo much love and know that she’s at the rainbow bridge eating cookies and playing with all our sweet angels.”
One fan commented, “I’m so sorry for your loss, Paris. My heart goes out to you, your family, and the other Hilton pets.” Another follower wrote, “OMG! I’m so sorry for your loss. She is the most cutest and smart girl ever. Rest in Paradise HARAJUKU!” A third fan chimed in, “She will be missed. She really stood out among all of the Hilton pets with that little naughty face but sweet attitude. Rest in peace sweet angel pup.”
Another follower wrote, “Paris my heart is shattered I’m so sorry 😭💔 but I find peace knowing she lived a very long (sliving) life and that today she is joining Tinkerbell in heaven… after many years of them being apart they’ll finally reunite. god bless their souls and hope you recover from this devastating loss, would like to hug you right now.”
Paris Hilton Celebrated Her First Mother's Day Earlier This Year
Although nothing will take away from the loss of Harajuku, Paris Hilton welcomed her first son in January, which means that she celebrated her very first Mother's Day as a new mom earlier this month. She shared a touching tribute with her Instagram followers on that day, making sure to remind moms around the world that they are "true superheroes."
"So excited to be celebrating my first Mother's Day with my little angel baby Phoenix. Being a mom is the most incredible experience I have ever had. It's a love that cannot be put into words, a feeling that I never knew existed until I held my little prince in my arms," she wrote in the caption. "Watching him grow and learn every single day brings me so much happiness and fills my heart with so much love. There is something so special about being a mom, something that I never fully understood until I became one myself."
"This Mother's Day, I can't help but feel grateful for this beautiful journey I am on. It's a day to celebrate the incredible women who brought us into this world, who have loved us unconditionally, and who have shaped us into the people we are today," she continued. "My mom is my biggest inspiration and the original queen of my heart. She has always been there for me, through the ups and downs, and has taught me the true meaning of strength and love."
"To all the moms out there, I want to wish you the happiest Mother's Day. You are the backbone of your families, the glue that holds everything together, and the most important person in your child's life," she added. "Cherish every moment, even the tough ones, because they are the ones that will shape your child into the amazing person they are meant to be."
"As for me, I am so lucky to be a mom to my baby boy, and I promise to love and cherish him forever. He is my world, my reason for waking up every morning, and the light that shines so bright in my life," she concluded. "Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there, you are all true superheroes!"
Fans and famous friends had nothing but love for Paris and her new bundle of joy as they gushed over her adorable photos with Phoenix. As one fan commented, "Happiest first Mother's Day of many days to come!"