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- Julia Roberts’ dog Myrtle died at 19 on Friday, May 16
- She adopted the dog in 2006
- Roberts is a long time dog lover who worked on a dog shelter fundraiser in Dec. 2024
Julia Roberts shared the sad news that her beloved dog has died.
On Friday, May 16, the actress, 57, posted a photo of the 19-year-old pooch on Instagram. “Our Myrtle. A Legend. 2006-2025 👑,” Roberts captioned the post.
“The definition of Fierce Loyalty, even if she bit the pizza man once. RIP Mytlle…aka Myrtle Von Mertzenberger. 🩵💛🧡,” Roberts’ husband, Danny Moder, wrote in his own Instagram tribute to Myrtle.
The Leave the World Behind star adopted the dog two years after welcoming 20-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus in 2004, and before welcoming her youngest son, Henry Daniel, 17, in 2007, all of whom she shares with Moder, 56.
Roberts is a longtime dog-lover. In December 2024, she partnered with Be Love Apparel to show support for Frankie Lola and Friends, a dog rescue organization. She shared a photo of herself smiling alongside a chocolate lab pup to announce the fundraiser.
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“It’s GIVE BACK TUESDAY!! 💛,” she captioned the post. “I am Thrilled my amazing friends @beloveapparel are donating profits from every ‘WE ARE FAMILY’ purchase to Frankie Lola and Friends @lisachiarelli An incredible dog rescue organization! Lisa and her team work like crazy to find loving homes for pups in desperate need! What could be better than that! 🐶❤️⚡️ #unconditionallove #major #wearefamily 📷 DM💞.”
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Earlier this week, Moder marked Mother’s Day by sharing a rare glimpse at their family with fans. “Mothers make the coolest stuff. Love these guys,” the cinematographer wrote, alongside a photo of Roberts with their children.
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Roberts will soon star in After the Hunt, directed by Luca Guadagnino. The Pretty Woman alum will costar with Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Chlöe Sevigny, and more in the thriller film.
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