Russell Wilson had a lot of moments to be thankful for in 2024 on and off the field. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has the team back in the playoffs at 36 years old after taking over the starting role mid-season.

Just days after Wilson and the Steelers were eliminated from Super Bowl contention, the quarterback and his wife, Ciara, announced that their Great Dane had passed away.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson says Prince, the dog that has been with him since his rookie year, has died. Wilson posted on social media Thursday saying goodbye to his 12-year-old dog.

Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, announced a devastating loss for their family in heartbroken posts on social media this week.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson shared heartbreaking news on social media Thursday afternoon. Wilson announced the passing of his dog, Prince, who was 12 years old. Prince was a Great Dane and overcame cancer twice, Wilson revealed in a statement.

Speaking to PEOPLE in May 2019 for the Banfield Foundation's Safer Together initiative in an effort to provide more resources to pet owners in abusive situations, Wilson fondly discussed how his dogs always included themselves in family activities — even when he and his wife tried having alone time.

Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara said goodbye to their 12-year-old dog on Thursday. Wilson made the announcement on Facebook and said they were saying goodbye to their dog, Prince. Prince had survived cancer two times.

Steelers soon-to-be free agent Russell Wilson and his family are dealing with a heavy loss. Wilson’s dog “Prince” has died at the age of 12.