Louise Redknapp says her ‘heart is broken’ as she reveals her dog Rudi has died after ’12 amazing years of love and memories’

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By KIRSTEN MURRAY, SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER 21:18 21 Oct 2026, updated 21:19 21 Oct 2026

Louise Redknapp took to Instagram with some sad news on Wednesday as she revealed her dog Rudi has died.

The singer, 51, said her ‘heart is broken’ as she shared an array of snaps with the pooch alongside her sons Charley and Beau.

She wrote: ‘Our hearts are broken our gorgeous boy Rudi went to sleep forever today.

‘Thank you for 12 amazing years of love and memories Rudes, you were the most gentle, loving boy, you’ve grown old watching Chaz and Beau grow up and kept Banks in check from day one and been my shadow since the day we got you as a tiny wrinkly puppy.

‘We’re going to miss you doing what ever you feel like doing when you feel like doing it, managing to escape any barricade put in place ‘Roudini’, telling Banksy off, pawing us all for strokes 24/7 and most of all those wrinkles and that little curly tail wagging when we come through the front door’.

She added: ‘We will miss you so so much, sleep tight our handsome Rudi rudi rudi go chase those squirrels over the rainbow bridge and be reunited with Blu. Love you forever. Mummy, Chaz, Beau and Banksy.’

The news comes after Louise shared sweet snaps with her sons last month as they towered over her while celebrating her mother, Lynne Nurding’s birthday.

The singer took to Instagram to share photos from over the years of her mum with her sons Charley, 22, and Beau, 17, whom she shares with ex-husband Jamie Redknapp.

And standing at 5ft 4inches, both Louise’s boys showed off their statuesque frames in the photos.

Fans said Louise was the ‘mini-me’ of her mother as they wrote: ‘You can see where you get your looks from Louise’ and ‘Your mum is beautiful….the apple doesn’t fall from the tree I see.’

She captioned the photo: ‘Happy Birthday Mum. Thank you for always being my rock, You’ve always been by my side with nothing but words of encouragement and love.

‘Me and the boys love so much have the most beautiful birthday. Love Lou, Chaz and Beau xxx.’

The post comes after Louise reportedly split from boyfriend Drew Michael, 42, who she had been dating since October 2023.

She moved on with Drew following her split from Jamie in 2017 after 19 years of marriage.

A source told The Sun: ‘Louise and Drew decided to end things a little while ago. Things had been really good between them but it felt like their relationship had run its course and they both thought it was best to move on.

‘It was all very amicable and although it’s never fun when a relationship ends, Louise has thrown herself back into her social life and her busy work schedule.’

According to the source, Drew is thought to have moved abroad for work, so it’s been a clean break.

The Daily Mail has contacted Louise’s representatives for comment.

It comes after the singer revealed if there were wedding bells on the horizon with her younger boyfriend.

In an interview last year, she gushed over her partner after her tough marriage breakdown and spoken candidly about their future plans.

She told The Sun: ‘Drew’s great. We’re having a lovely time together. It took me a long time to get to that place and be open about anything.

‘I was very guarded and scared. But I’m really enjoying having special times with someone. He’s a great guy and super-kind.’

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