Hugh Jackman reveals that his beloved dog Dali passed away just a month before his 12th birthday

Hugh Jackman revealed his dog Dali passed away just one month shy of his 12th birthday. 

The 53-year-old actor posted a pair of photos with his beautiful French bulldog to Instagram on Friday. 

The cute pup kissed and licked at her owner’s neck and face while he sat at a table looking at his computer. 

‘It’s a very sad day for our family,’ he wrote in the caption. ‘Dali, our beloved Frenchie, passed away last night. He would’ve been 12 next month … which I’m told is a long life for this breed. I always, always called him the ROCKSTAR.

‘Because he was! He marched to the beat of his own drum, was beloved by the whole world, and boy did he have a good life. We will miss him but know he’s howling in heaven, ruling the roost and enjoying the all you can eat buffet. RIP Dali Rockstar Jackman. We love you!’

Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, adopted Dali back in 2010. They also have another dog named Allegra. 

Beautiful Frenchie: The 53-year-old actor posted a pair of photos with his beautiful French bulldog to Instagram on Friday

The Broadway star regularly shares pup updates with his 30 million followers on Instagram and previously joked that his canine companions were ‘way more famous’ than him.  

Hepreviously joked: ‘My dogs are way more famous than me! If I post anything about my dogs, it blows up. I just did a play and fans were coming to the theatre – but it wasn’t for me! I was taking the puppy into the theatre and the fans would say ‘When’s the dog coming?’ They came to see the puppy.’ 

‘They didn’t care about me! And I get it, they’re way more interesting than me!’ the star quipped. 

Years together: Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, adopted Dali back in 2010. They also have another dog named Allegra

Jackman and Furness have two children together: 22-year-old Oscar and 17-year-old Ava. 

On top of this recent difficulty in his personal life, the X-Men actor has remained quite busy professionally as well. 

Jackman is currently starring as Professor Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of The Music Man. The show was nominated for six Tonys but received none at the June ceremony. 

Happy family: Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have two children together: 22-year-old Oscar and 17-year-old Ava (L to R: Oscar, Deborra-Lee, Ava, Hugh pictured 2012)

Broadway stars: On top of this recent difficulty in his personal life, the X-Men actor has remained quite busy professionally as well (pictured June 2022)

Jackman has several projects on the way including The Son, a family drama co-starring Anthony Hopkins and Laura Dern. 

He is currently filming his part in the television show Koala Man which is set for release in 2023. 

His movies The Good Spy and Apostle Paul are both in pre-production with no release dates reportedly set.  

Lots on the way: Jackman has several projects on the way including The Son, a family drama co-starring Anthony Hopkins and Laura Dern