Rob Lowe mourns death of his 14-year-old family dog Wayne in heartbreaking Instagram post
ROB Lowe opened up about the death of his beloved pet, a dog called Wayne, in a gut-wrenching Instagram post.
The 30 Rock alum, 57, shared of the dog on his account, along with a heartfelt caption touting his many accomplishments and attributes.
'IN MEMORIAM'
Lowe wrote of his longtime pet: "In Memoriam: We are heartbroken that our beloved Wayne passed away today.
"He was 14 years old.
"He was a curious, adventurous boy who loved playing chase, stealing snacks, and swimming."
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Lowe added that Wayne, like his owner, was a thespian. He wrote: "He was also a wonderful actor who did all his own stunts on our backyard Instagram show 'Abandon Crab.'"
A FITTING FAREWELL
Followers flooded the post with kind words and condolences.
Lowe's oldest child, John Owen, wrote that Wayne went "Straight to Heaven."
was among the many other celebrities, friends and family members who also sent love to Lowe after Wayne's death.
The 31-year-old wrote: "Poor Wayne!!! We love you Wayne!"
, for his part, has not responded to the outpouring of support.
PUPPY LOVE
Although Lowe and his family had to say goodbye to their dog, they are not without a pet to love.
The family adopted a Jack Russell terrier puppy late last month, naming the young dog Daisy.
Lowe introduced her to followers on , captioning the post: "Say hello to the newest member of the family, Daisy.
"I'm a goner for her."
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