Soap Stars Kelly Kruger And Darin Brooks Experience A Heartbreaking Loss

Darin Brooks and Kelly Kruger have much be grateful for this year with the arrival of their daughter, Everleigh. Alas, the stars of The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless had to say goodbye to a dear loved one, too.

Loss For Darin Brooks and Kelly Kruger

Kruger, who recurs as Mac on YR and as Eva on BB, took to Instagram to share that her and Brooks’ hearts are shattered because the couple had to say farewell to their beloved dog, Charlie, after a 15-year love affair. “I walked into a pet store to get something for [our dog] Maddy and there was this adorable little brindle boxer mix yelping to be held,” Kruger recalls.

Naturally, it was love at first sight. Kruger returned to the store every few days to visit her, finally realizing that she had to have her. “She protected me from that day on. When I was upset, she’d lay on me and breathe deeply till I calmed down, when I was happy she’d bring me a toy to throw and play with her.

“We went through everything together. We grew up together. Charlie and our pug Maddy who we lost in May, were inseparable. They were my best friends, always by my side for my entire adult life.”

Kelly Kruger reports that Darin Brooks fell in love with Charlie instantly. “He’d take her on runs, they’d cuddle on the couch. She kinda became his dog. She loved going on walks and hikes and we would get up every morning and go on a walk just the 2 of us.

“The last year her walks got shorter because her arthritis got really bad but she still pushed through. That was our time together.”

The actress says she’s comforted by the fact that Charlie and Maddy are together again at the Rainbow Bridge. “My heart hurts so bad. Thank u Charlie for 15 incredible years. I’m so thankful you stuck around to meet Everleigh and spend time with her. We will miss you more than anything but know you’re not in any pain. I love you my Charles. Thank you for your unconditional love.”

Soap Hub sends sincere condolences to Kruger and Brooks on their loss. The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays on CBS. Check local listings for air times.

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