{"id":2261871,"date":"2026-02-02T01:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2261871"},"modified":"2026-02-02T01:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:12:18","slug":"gigi-hadid-honors-brothers-dog-with-sweet-photo-of-daughter-khai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/gigi-hadid-honors-brothers-dog-with-sweet-photo-of-daughter-khai\/","title":{"rendered":"Gigi Hadid Honors Brother\u2019s Dog With Sweet Photo of Daughter Khai"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Gigi Hadid<\/strong><\/a> joined her family in sharing a sweet tribute to her brother Anwar Hadid<\/strong>\u2019s late dog, Dexter.<\/p>\n

Gigi, 30, posted a heartwarming photo of her 5-year-old daughter, Khai, petting the black Labrador mix, who was adopted by Anwar and his ex-girlfriend Dua Lipa<\/strong> in 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cFly high lil Dexter,\u201d Gigi wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, February 1. \u201cWe loved babysitting you. You were a special, wonderful nephew and cousin (and best son to @anwarhadid). We\u2019ll miss you so much. Rest easy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hours earlier, Anwar, 26, revealed the sad news that his \u201cbest friend in the whole world passed away\u201d on Saturday, January 31. He credited Dexter with helping improve his mental health during a particularly tough time.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou came into my life when i wanted to end my life every day. And you left me today\u2026. Im more ready than ever to live this beautiful life,\u201d he wrote<\/a>. \u201cI had hoped it would be with you my little son\u2026 but i know you are with me in every single life time.. SEVEN!!! 7\ufe0f\u20e3 now i got to fly solo. Ill miss you my angel. DEXTER!!!!! SOUR-PATCH KID.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gigi sent more love to her brother in the comments sections of his Instagram post, as she assured Anwar that Dexter was \u201cso special and so loved.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c[Dexter was] very lucky to have found a soulmate in you brother:) some of the best go too soon. Rest in peace dexter,\u201d Gigi continued.<\/p>\n

Their sister Bella Hadid<\/strong> promised Anwar that Dexter will live on \u201cforever in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe wisest sweetest best buddha boy I will miss you everyday and [Bella\u2019s dog] Beans will miss her best friend every day,\u201d Bella, 29, added. \u201cYou raised the bestest boy in the world my brother. My nephew for life \ud83d\udcaf he will be around you in spirit every day guiding you like the angel he is. I love you Dexy I love you Weesh.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anwar received more support from his parents, Mohamed<\/strong> and Yolanda Hadid<\/strong>, during his time of need. (Mohamed and Yolanda were married from 1994 to 2000. Mohamed shares two older daughters, Marielle<\/strong> and Alana<\/strong>, with his first wife, Mary Butler<\/strong>, and shares a 23-year-old daughter, Aydan Nix<\/strong><\/a>, with Terri Hatfield Dull<\/strong>.)<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have loved this beautiful creature,\u201d Mohamed said. \u201cHe lived in my house with Anwar for two beautiful years. He has the most beautiful face and eyes. We will miss him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tGigi Hadid is celebrating her \u201cgreatest love,\u201d daughter Khai, on her 5th birthday. The model, 30, shared photos of Khai via Instagram Stories on Friday, September 19, ranging from current snaps to throwback pics of her pregnancy. \u201cMy girl is 5 today \ud83e\udd72,\u201d Hadid shared over an image of herself and Khai in what looked [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In her own salute to Dexter, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills<\/em> alum Yolanda posited<\/a> that \u201csome souls choose fur so they can love and guide us more easily.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGod lent us Dexter for six precious years and we all enjoyed every minute we got to spent with this little guy. Maybe little in size but a giant and powerhouse in personality. Anwar rescued him but he came with a purpose in return: to love, protect, and comfort my son,\u201d she wrote via Instagram on Sunday. \u201cThey were inseparable. He was a big love in its littlest purest form. Wise and particular like a little old man\u2026 My son\u2019s baby boy, our family\u2019s heart, we will miss you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yolanda concluded, \u201cRun free, sweet angel\u2026 Thank you for your loyalty, your gentleness and the love you gave. You served your mission on earth and now you will be your daddy\u2019s guardian angel in heaven. Oma loves you Dexter, you will be missed and live in our heart forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

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