Reese Witherspoon announces death of beloved dog aged 14 in heartbreaking post: ‘We will miss your sweet spirit’
Reese Witherspoon is mourning the loss of her beloved family dog Hank, who passed away this week at age 14.
The 48-year-old Oscar winner, who is rumored to be dating Oliver Haarmann, shared an adorable photo of the chocolate Labrador on her porch as she paid tribute to him.
She wrote, “We will miss your sweet spirit, Hank.
“Thank you for being the best pet for your family and the leader of the pack.”
The star’s children, Ava (24) and Deacon (20), whom she shares with her ex-husband Ryan Philippe, also shared poignant photos with their late dog.
Reese Witherspoon is mourning the loss of her beloved family dog Hank after he passed away this week at the age of 14
The Oscar-winning actress, 48, who is rumored to be dating Oliver Haarmann, shared an adorable photo of the chocolate Labrador on her porch as she paid tribute
Ava wrote: ’14 1/2 years of pure love & constant wagging. The job was “family pet” & he excelled at it.
“Thank you Hanky for reminding us that every day is the best day ever.”
Deacon wrote, “The happiest dog that ever lived,” in a post of himself cuddling with Hank.
Reese is also the mother of a son, Tennessee, 11, whom she is in a relationship with her ex-husband Jim Toth, 54, a former talent agent whom she split from last year.
Reese is currently at the center of rumors that she is dating 56-year-old German private equity financier Olivier Haarmann.
She and Olivier were spotted together in New York last week and DailyMail.com exclusively reported that they had already been on several dates.
However, an insider has noted that Reese is “taking it slow when it comes to dating” and is “friends” with Olivier.
“She’s excited about it, but she doesn’t want it to be a big focus. She’s busy with work and her son. Those are her biggest priorities,” the source said. People.
The star’s children Ava, 24, and Deacon, 20 – whom she shares with ex-husband Ryan Philippe – also shared touching snaps with their late dog
This comes amid claims she is in a relationship with German private equity financier Olivier Haarmann, pictured in 2016 with his ex-wife Mala Goankar
Olivier is a founding partner of private equity investment firm Searchlight Capital Partners and was previously a senior partner at global investment firm KKR & Co.
He has two children with his ex-wife Mala Gaonkar, 54, who is now in a relationship with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, 72.
Reese and Ryan married in 1999, just three months after the release of their teen drama Cruel Intentions, which also starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair.
At the time of their marriage, Reese was already pregnant with Ava and in 2003 they welcomed Deacon, before divorcing in 2008.
In 2011, Reese married Jim Toth, whose agent represented big names such as Scarlett Johansson and Matthew McConaughey.
They announced their separation in March 2023, just two days before they would have celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary.
Insiders later claimed that rumors had been circulating for months that the marriage was on the verge of failure, via Page Six.
On April 1, it was announced that Reese had filed for divorce in Nashville, citing irreconcilable differences, according to TMZ.
Reese and Jim’s lifestyles are said to have diverged, as her Hollywood renaissance took off like a rocket and he preferred to relax more, per People.
A source said Jim, who worked at CAA but left in 2019 to join doomed streamer Quibi, was more “laid back,” while Reese was “cocky and focused.”
Reese shares Tennessee with her ex-husband, former Hollywood talent agent Jim Toth, 54, whom she divorced last year; Reese and Jim pictured in 2020
Reese and Ryan Phillippe married in 1999, just three months after the release of their teen drama Cruel Intentions; pictured in August 1998
At the time of their wedding, Reese was already pregnant with her and Ryan’s daughter Ava, who celebrated her 24th birthday late last year
Reese and Ryan are also the friendly co-parents of a 20-year-old son named Deacon, who they’re pictured with celebrating his high school graduation
“They spent less and less time together when she was working,” one insider said, while another claimed, “She has her hand in a lot of pots; he likes it less hectic.”
Reese has an impressive list of projects in the pipeline, not only as an actress but also as a producer – a role she has embraced with enthusiasm.
Her upcoming releases include a third season of her hit HBO series Big Little Lies and a third Legally Blonde film.