NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his loved ones are mourning the loss of a family member.
The 50-year-old racing icon’s wife has shared a message on the personal situation.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 in August
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Dale Jr.’s wife, Amy Earnhardt, shared the loss of a family member on social mediaCredit: Getty
On Wednesday, Amy Earnhardt put together a special social media post regarding a tragic family loss.
Dale Jr. and Amy’s dog, Junebug, died on Tuesday.
She shared the sad news about the passing of their small Pomeranian with her 321,000+ followers on Instagram.
“Yesterday my tiny Junebug made his way over the rainbow bridge. My heart is broken,” Amy wrote.
“I know dogs don’t live forever, but we definitely don’t get them long enough.
“I’m going to miss you my sweet boy.
“Fly high and I’ll see you again.”
Amy posted multiple pics of Junebug, including some of him alongside their other family dog, Gus, the regal Irish setter.
She also shared a snap of Junebug next to a sleeping Dale Jr.
And Amy shared photos of the late dog with her two daughters, Isla Rose and Nicole Lorraine.
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Fans sent their condolences to Dale Jr. and Amy in the comments.
“So sorry Amy [love emoji] sending so much love,” one wrote.
“Oh Amy. I’m so sorry. Y’all gave JuneBug the BEST life ever,” another commented.
“What a little sweetheart. I’m sorry Amy,” a third said.
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Amy Earnhardt revealed the news about the passing of their small Pomeranian dog on InstagramCredit: Amy Earnhardt – Instagram
“Gonna miss you sweet Junebug!!!! You were such a great little guy, feisty, loyal and full of life! Tell Dutch we say hello may the two of you have fun in doggy heaven!” a fourth added.
Racing icon Danica Patrick also sent a tribute as she wrote, “Ohh sweet Junebug, and your heart. I am so sorry.”
The Earnhardts had been prepared for Junebug’s passing as he suffered a stroke back in March.
Dale Jr. appeared on podcasts and opened up about Junebug’s health struggles.
“He’s doing that on a couple of legs where he is not sure where the ground’s at. And he falls over, he falls over like a fainting goat. And not moving very well, for about two days, he was mute. I just got a text from Amy that he is barking,” he said.
“So yesterday, I got him just to growl, just a little bit, because I play with him about his food… That’s the only way we can get him to take anything down.
“So it’s touch and go for Junebug.”
Junebug died at the age of 15.