Pooka lived a beautiful 18 years.
Lizzo has shared the devastating news that her beloved dog Pooka died on Christmas Eve (December 24).
The famous Maltipoo (a cross between a Maltese terrier and poodle) lived a beautiful 18 years in Lizzo�s care. Posting about the news on social media � alongside a photo of herself and the pup, mother Shari Johnson-Jefferson and sister Vanessa Jefferson � Lizzo wrote, �We will always love you, Pooka Diamant� Jefferson.�
Lizzo later shared a series of photos of her and Pooka together, conceding to fans that she�s �not ok� and feeling �so heartbroken�. Fans rushed to share their well wishes, with one writing to the singer, �I�m so sorry. Losing a pet is losing a family member. That empty space will take a long time to feel full and safe again. Be kind to yourself and give yourself time to grieve.�
In a third post, showing photos from long before Lizzo became the household name she is today, she wrote: �I have cried every day. I miss you Pooka. So so much. Thank you for almost 20 years of love.�
The sad news caps off a rollercoaster year of ups and downs for Lizzo.
The first half of the year was stacked with highs � she had appearances on Sesame Street, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and The Simpsons, visited Hobbiton and toured Australia (with a headline slot at Splendour In The Grass at the tour�s core) � but things took a sour turn when in August, she was sued by her former dancers for alleged mistreatment and sexual harassment (allegations she labelled �outrageous�).
