Ciara and Russell Wilson shared a heartbreaking update on Thursday as they revealed they are mourning a sad family loss. The couple took to their respective Instagram accounts to pay tribute to their beloved dog Prince, who died aged 12. The Great Dane had been with Russell since he was a rookie NFL star and overcame cancer twice.

The singer and the Steelers quarterback are good friends with Kobe’s family and make sure his oldest daughter feels special on her big day.

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, celebrate late NBA legend Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia's birthday.

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. Wilson said most dogs who have cancer only live for six years.

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

Kobe Bryant’s oldest daughter Natalia Bryant turned 22 on Sunday and the birthday wishes poured in, including from former Los Angeles Lakers star and good family friend Pau Gasol. The USC film student and model Natalia has really grown up as seen by her shoestring tank top look,