Cindy Crawford Shares Heartbreaking News Of Family Tragedy

Cindy Crawford is grieving the loss of a longtime member of her family, her beloved dog Widget.

The 59-year-old supermodel shared the heartbreaking news on Friday morning, revealing that the cherished pup, who had been with the family for nearly two decades, had passed away.

Not only did Cindy Crawford share the news, but her son, Presley Gerber, also paid tribute on social media.

In a touching tribute posted to Instagram, Crawford reflected on her journey from being fearful of dogs, after being bitten as a child, to becoming a devoted dog mom for the sake of her children.

“After I had kids, I knew I didn’t want to pass my fear of dogs along to them, so we got two small dogs — that weren’t too scary,” she wrote. “What I didn’t know was how much fun having little furry friends adds to family life."

She went on to say how much she "loved watching my kids chase our dogs around or dress them up or just cuddle up together on the couch." As her kids and dogs grew older, "their friendly presence continued to bring joy to our lives.”

But that's when the sad news came, as Crawford revealed, “We had to say goodbye to our little girl Widget yesterday.”

She fondly described the pooch as having “been a puppy for 17 years,” adding, “We will miss her. Hopefully she is eating endless snacks with her ‘sister’ Sugar somewhere in doggy heaven.”

Her son, Presley Gerber also shared his grief.

In a heartfelt Instagram Stories, he asked fans to send “good thoughts and energy” his way, noting, “Somebody close to me needs it right now.”

Fans of the family immediately flooded the comments, sharing their condolences.

"17 years of unconditional love is something to grieve. Sorry, all of you," one of her followers said.

Fellow model Helena Christensen commented, "I am so sorry, my love, I can’t even imagine how heavy your heart must feel. Sending you and the family so much love."

And singer Cyndi Tomson shared, "I’m so sorry! We had to let our Belle go not too long ago. We miss her so much."

The devastating news comes two weeks after Cindy Crawford’s children, Kaia and Presley Gerber whom she shares with her husband Rande Gerber, a former model turned businessman, opened up about life with one of the world’s most iconic supermodels, and how it ultimately led them to follow in her fashionable footsteps.

In a rare joint interview with "TODAY" that aired May 8, the siblings joined their famous mother to discuss their upbringing, careers, and the lasting impact Crawford has had on their lives. Both children have embraced careers in modeling, continuing the family’s legacy on the catwalk.

“I think probably no matter what she did, I would have wanted to do that,” Kaia shared. “She’s always been my biggest inspiration and hero.”

Presley echoed those sentiments, recalling what it was like to grow up recognizing his mom’s fame through the eyes of others. “It was definitely the attention,” he said. “When people would walk by and say, ‘Oh my God, that’s Cindy Crawford,’ I was like, ‘Yeah, yeah. I think. I’m pretty sure it is.’”

Despite her global superstardom, Crawford said her priority was always clear: family first. She managed to juggle her high-profile modeling career with motherhood, something that left a lasting impression on her kids, especially Presley. “The greatest thing about having kids is you just instantly know your priorities,” she explained. “You know it’s always family first.”

She then recalled a moment that perfectly captured her quiet success as a mom. “I think you told in preschool, there was like, ‘What do your parents do for work?’ And you told your teachers that I didn’t work. And I was like, ‘Wow, that means I’m doing a great job,’ because he doesn’t feel my absence so much.”

Now, with Kaia gracing magazine covers and Presley making his own mark in fashion, it’s clear that Crawford’s influence runs deep, not just in her legacy as a supermodel, but in the grounded, close-knit family she’s helped raise.