Heartbreak for Hamish and Zoë Foster Blake as a beloved ‘family member’ dies

Zoë Foster Blake has shared the heartbreaking news that her beloved family cat Meowbert has passed away.

The skincare mogul, 40, posted a touching tribute to the fluffy feline on her Instagram page on Wednesday.

She also shared some special memories of the Instagram famous orange cat.

Zoë Foster Blake has shared the heartbreaking news that her beloved family cat, Meowbert, has passed away.

Our son Berty is dead. In his dream, in his favorite chair. How lucky we were to share his life, to have his company, his love, his energy and his presence with us every day,’ he wrote.

‘Sixteen years of exquisite companionship, caring, sweet little paws and the lovely specific knowledge that the smallest heartbeat in our family was always close. Oh, I will miss him dearly!’

The author added that Meowbert “fell in love” with her husband Hamish Blake at the same time she did.

The skincare mogul revealed the tragic news in a moving tribute on her Instagram page on Wednesday.

Zoë shared intimate details about Blake’s cute ginger cat, as well as a number of special memories.

“He sat at my desk while I wrote, he moved from apartment to apartment with me when I was twenty, he fell in love with Hamish at the same time I did, he allowed our babies to fondle and toss and chase him, he allowed us to hold his body smooth and full of arthritis every morning,’ he continued.

‘There was no better feline, no prettier face, no better friend. Ok Meowbert.

Several friends and followers took advantage of the comments to share their condolences.

The author added that Meowbert ‘fell in love’ with her husband Hamish Blake at the same time she did.

“Great love,” wrote AFL WAG Bec Judd, adding two love heart emojis.

Actress Rebecca Gibney added: ‘Oh, such beautiful, heartbreaking words. Sending all the love.

‘Oh Zo! I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Sending love to all of you x’, commented model Megan Gale.

Zoë often shared sweet photos of Meowbert on her Instagram while surrounded by family.

In 2017, she posted a humorous snapshot of her husband asleep on the couch, while their son Sonny had his eyes glued to the TV screen.

Zoë often shared sweet photos of Meowbert on her Instagram while surrounded by family.

“There are varying degrees of interest in this movie,” Zoë captioned the post.

Meanwhile, Meowbert was sitting on the back of the sofa, his attention diverted from the television.

A year before that, Zoë also shared an image of herself rocking a forward-facing cat carrier, which cradled the cat.

She scoffed at the situation, writing: ‘Enough of this domestic dungeon, she said, I need to see the world! You’ll regret saying that, I thought.

More than 10 years ago, the feline also made an occasional appearance on Hamish Blake’s radio show with Andy Lee.

Zoë also shared on her official Instagram account an image of herself rocking a forward-facing bag, which cradled the cat.

More than 10 years ago, the feline also made an occasional appearance on Hamish Blake’s radio show Hamish and Andy.