Chrissy Teigen shared the emotional news with her fans on Saturday, announcing that her beloved French bulldog Penny had passed away. The model and cookbook author took to Instagram to pay tribute to the life of her "beautiful little tripod queen", revealing that Penny had passed away peacefully in her sleep.

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, January 25, the cookbook author and model shared the sad news that her beloved French bulldog, Penny, had passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Alongside a series of touching photos, Chrissy Teigen reflected on Penny's life and the steadfast companionship she has provided over the years.

"Our beautiful little tripod queen, Penny, died peacefully in her sleep today," Teigen wrote. She revealed a heartbreaking detail about Penny's relationship with her family, saying the dog was born on the same day she and her husband, John Legend, married 11 years ago. "She was there for us for every baby, every loss, every joy," she added.

Teigen gave fans a glimpse into Penny's personality, describing her as a playful and loving companion who "loved nothing more than to be loved, to have her prick rubbed, and to destroy every ball she could get her paws on, even until her final weeks." ."

The cookbook author also shared a heartfelt reflection on the deep bond between pets and their owners: "Never forget that even though each puppy is just a few chapters in your long life, to them you are their whole book, their whole life." She ended with a tender farewell to Penny, writing: “Oh Penny. We were so lucky to have you. Say hello to Puddy and Pippa for us. You are all together again.”

The post included a series of candid photos of Penny's life with her family. One image captured Teigen and Penny in an intimate moment, their heads gently touching. The other pointed John Legend and Teigen cuddling up to Penny, while the playful snap showed the couple's six-year-old son, Miles, posing with the dog on the carpet.

John Legend echoed Chrissy's sentiments, commenting on her post: “I loved this girl. We'll miss you, Penny.”

Chrissy Teigen has revealed a surprising part of her background: she is of Romani descent.

In an exclusive clip from DANAS.comTeigen was seen sitting down with Gates to trace her family tree and learn more about her heritage. While her mother, Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen, is from Thailand, this revelation relates to her father, Ron Teigen, being part of the family.

As Gates prepared to make the revelations, he introduced Teigen to the Roma ethnic group, often referred to as Roma. "These are your people," Gates explained as he revealed genetic and historical clues uncovered by the show's researchers.

The revelation also shed light on some puzzling aspects of Teigen's father's family history, including frequent moves and lack of formal education. "That's why they moved so much. That's why they were illiterate," Gates explained.

The Roma, historically nomadic, have faced social and cultural challenges over the centuries. This new connection gives Teigen a deeper understanding of her roots and the experiences of her ancestors.

Chrissy Teigen is celebrating her 8-year-old daughter Luna with a touching "thank you post" that highlights how special the girl is to her family.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the cookbook author and model shared a sweet black-and-white photo of Luna wearing a heart-print T-shirt, along with a heartfelt caption praising her oldest child. "She is the biggest, most loving sister our kids could ever imagine," Teigen wrote.

The proud mom went on to describe Luna as “so funny, so smart, so quick, so kind, so empathetic, so good at art, always open to learning any and all recipes”. She concluded the touching message by saying: "She is the best part of us in one little person."

Among the many comments on the post was a note from the actress and comedian Mindy Kalingwho shared her own admiration for Luna. "He always greets me in the parking lot, which makes me feel like a dear senior," Kaling joked.

The love between mother and daughter was also on display earlier that week. On Sunday, January 19, Teigen posted a sweet video on Instagram of Luna presenting her with a handmade "Courage Award." The award, made of paper, came with a heartfelt speech from Luna.

"Chrissy Teigen, I'm proud to present you with the 'Courage Award,'" Luna said in the video. “It's because you always stand up for what's right, even when it's hard. You stand up for women, help people in need and fight for a better world.”