Big Little Lies Star Reese Witherspoon Shares News of a Devastating Loss

Reese Witherspoon has played characters who have captured viewers’ hearts on the big screen (Legally Blonde; Walk the Line) and the small screen (Big Little Lies). Now, the actress herself is touching people with her beautiful tribute to a beloved family member who has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.

Reese Witherspoon Reveals Loss

“Our sweet Pepper passed away yesterday,” Witherspoon posted. “My goodness, she was such a loyal and devoted family member. I am so heart broken, but I am also deeply grateful for all the love and comfort she brought our family. Now she’s in dog heaven where all great pets go. Chasing tennis balls, running through open fields of wild flowers and being the Queen that she is. That’s what I believe. 🎾🌸 👑 We will always love you, Pepper.”

The Oscar-winning actress’ daughter, Ava Phillippe, whose father is Ryan Phillippe (Big Sky), also shared her thoughts on Pepper’s passing on Instagram. “Today is a tough day,” Phillippe posted. “Our sweet girl, Pepper, passed away last night from an aggressive cancer, which she’d been battling for months now. Just when we thought she was getting better, things took a turn for the worst, and she passed peacefully, surrounded by those who love her.

“If you ever met Peps, you’d know she was such a special girl,” Phillippe continued. “She was smart, sassy, and loved cuddling. She enjoyed playing in the yard with our Labrador, Hank, and would make everyone laugh with her surprisingly speedy ‘zoomies’ around the house. She also had a unique way of expressing herself with funny little noises that sounded like they were from some sort of pigeon.

“Pepper was simply the best, and I repeatedly told her how perfect I thought she was,” Reese and Ryan’s daughter adds. “This girl got me through so many tough times, including some of my teenage years, and I am forever grateful for our bond. I’ll always treasure the times when I’d come home from college and she would meet me at the door, jumping for joy, and I’d pick her up so she could lick my face. She really knew how to make me feel special! As sad as I am and as much as I’ve cried over losing her, I am happy she had such a great life and is no longer in pain. ❤️ Love you forever, miss Peps.” Entertainment Hub sends sincere condolences to Witherspoon, Phillippe, their family, and everyone who loved Pepper.