Chrissy Teigen has posted a heartfelt tribute following her horrific loss

Chrissy Teigen shared emotional news with her fans on Saturday, announcing that her beloved French bulldog, Penny, had passed away. The model and cookbook author took to Instagram to honor the life of her “beautiful little tripod queen”, revealing that Penny died peacefully in her sleep.

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, January 25, the cookbook author and model shared the sad news that her beloved French bulldog, Penny, had passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Alongside a series of touching photos, Chrissy Teigen reflected on Penny’s life and the steadfast companionship she has provided over the years.

“Our beautiful little tripod queen, Penny, passed away peacefully in her sleep today,” Teigen wrote. She revealed a touching detail about Penny’s bond with her family, sharing that the dog was born on the same day she and husband John Legend married 11 years ago. “She was there for every child, every loss, every joy,” she added.

Teigen gave fans a glimpse into Penny’s personality, describing her as a playful and affectionate companion who “loved nothing more than being loved, rubbing her chest, and destroying any ball she could get her paws on, even up until the last few weeks.”

The cookbook author also shared a heartfelt reflection on the deep bond between pets and their owners: “Never forget that while each puppy is just a few chapters in your long life, to them you are their whole book, their everything life”. She ended with a tender farewell to Penny, writing: “Oh Penny. We are so lucky to have you. Pass Puddy and Pippa from us. You are all together again.”

The post included a series of candid photos of Penny’s life with her family. One image captured Teigen and Penny in an intimate moment as their heads gently touched. Another showed John Legend and Teigen cuddles up to Penny, while the playful snap features the couple’s 6-year-old son Miles posing with the dog on the carpet.

John Legend echoed Chrissy’s sentiments, commenting on her post: “I loved that girl. We will miss you Penny.’

Chrissy Teigen has revealed a surprising part of her background: she is of gypsy descent.

In an exclusive clip with TODAY.comTeigen sits down with Gates to trace her family tree and learn more about her legacy. While her mother, Vilaylak “Pepper” Teigen, is from Thailand, the revelation relates to the family of her father, Ron Teigen.

As Gates prepared to reveal the findings, he introduced Teigen to the Roma ethnic group, often called Gypsies. “These are your people,” Gates explained, revealing genetic and historical clues uncovered by the show’s researchers.

The revelation also shed light on some obscure aspects of Teigen’s paternal family history, including frequent moves and lack of formal education. “That’s why they moved around so much. That’s why they were illiterate,” Gates explained.

Historically nomadic, the Gypsy people have faced social and cultural challenges for centuries. This new connection gives Teigen a deeper understanding of her roots and the experiences of her ancestors.

Chrissy Teigen is honoring her 8-year-old daughter Luna with a touching “thank you post” that highlights how special the young girl is to her family.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the cookbook author and model shared a cute black-and-white photo of Luna wearing a heart-print T-shirt, paired with a heartfelt caption praising her oldest child. “She is the most loving big sister our kids could ever imagine,” Teigen wrote.

The proud mom went on to describe Luna as “so funny, so smart, so quick, so kind, so compassionate, so good at art, always open to learning any recipe.” She ended the touching message by saying: “She is the best of us in one little person.”

Among the many comments on the post was a note from the actress and comedian Mindy Kalingwho shared her own fascination with Luna. “She always greets me in the parking lot, making me feel like a cherished senior,” Kaling joked.

The mother-daughter duo’s love for each other was also revealed earlier that week. On Sunday, Jan. 19, Teigen shared a sweet Instagram video of Luna presenting her with a handmade “Courage Award.” The award, made of paper, came with a heartfelt speech from Luna.

“Chrissy Teigen, I’m proud to present you with the Courage Award,” Luna said in the video. “It’s because you always stand up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. You stand up for women, help people in need, fight for a better world.”