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Serena Williams has been left devastated after the death of her pet dog Jackie.
The tennis star posted a heart wrenching message on Tuesday speaking of her love for the animal, who sadly passed away.
In the touching note she said: 'My special friend in which I got at 17 (2 weeks before I won my very first Grand Slam) left me today.'
Devastated: Serena Williams was left heartbroken when her beloved pet Jackie died on Tuesday
Sadness: Posting photos of her other dogs, Chip and Mommy, she said they would all miss their four legged friend
'She was 16 years young and up until a few days ago was still sprinting.
'Her poor body gave out this morning and she had a way of telling me it was time for me to be brave and let her go.'
Serena, 34, revealed her father was with her when Jackie passed away and they were able to say a loving good bye.
Tears: Earlier in the day she had posted an emotional video on Snapchat revealing her pooch was unwell
Upset: The tennis pro got her beloved pet when she was 17 years old, and they have been together for the same amount of time
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She added: 'She was with me from 1999 until today and I miss her so much.'
The tennis pro revealed when she got out the shower Jackie was not there like usual to lick her legs as she always did, and remind her how much she loved her.
Speaking of how much her pet meant to her she said: 'I feel so lucky to have such a special friend. Give your dog, cat, pet a big hug. #breakingheart #bff Jackie Baila Pete Williams I will miss you and your memory will live forever.'
Earlier on Tuesday Serena had posted an emotional video as she faced the death of her beloved pet.
Companion: Jackie would often come to tournaments with her - and the star got her pet just before she won her first Grand Slam
Happier times: Serena - seen here in 2006 on Miami beach - revealed Jackie has been struggling with her health
She fought back tears saying that Jackie was 'struggling' with her health.
In the video, which she posted on Snapchat, Serena lies on the bed with her beloved pet, tears running down her face.
She wept as she said: 'I just want to share this with everyone 'cause she's getting old and she's really struggling and she means the world to me ... and she's made my life better.'
Serena had Jackie for 17 years.
In the clip she was seen cuddling her pet and was clearly distraught, her voice cracking with emotion.
Serena said: 'This is the love of my life, and her name is Jackie.
Tears: The player wept as she said her pet was 'the love of her life' - she is seen here at the Glamour Women of the Year awards earlier this month
'I've had Jackie since I was 17 and she is an amazing, amazing dog and I love her so much.
'We are just talking a nap right now, she is feeling a little better but she is struggling a lot right now.
'And she just wanted to say - say hi.'
Serena is a huge dog lover - she also owns a miniature Yorkshire Terrier called Chip - who she often takes to games with her - he also features on her Instagram.
Close: Jackie is not the only four-legged friend the star has - she also owns a miniature Yorkshire Terrier called Chip (pictured) - she is seen here with him and her Madrid Masters trophy in 2013
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