'DWTS' ' Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson's Dog 'Unexpectedly' Dies: 'We Are in Utter Shock'

Val ChmerkovskiyandJenna Johnsonare mourning the loss of their dog, Anastasia, who “unexpectedly passed away” this week.

Johnson, 24, announced the canine’s death in a heartbreaking Instagram tribute, in which she shared multiple photos of the pup with theDancing with the Starspros.

“Our sweet angel Anastasia unexpectedly passed away last night. We are in complete and utter shock. I have truly never felt this type of sadness before,” Johnson wrote.

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On Friday, Chmerkovskiy shared on his Instagram Story that it’s a “really painful time for us right now. We appreciate everyone’s kind words. My heart shattered yesterday, no other words for it.”

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Just one month ago, Johnson revealed that Anastasia had been spayed and had 10 teeth pulled.

“My heart can’t take it. Little bear had to get spayed today as well as have 10 teeth pulled. Her face says it all 😭 #coneofshame,” Johnson captioned a photo of herself holding the dog with a cone around her neck in mid-July.

TheDancing with the StarsMirrorball Trophy winnerfrequently shared photos of Anastasia on social media, including traveling across the country and visiting Johnson’s home state of Utah.

Anastasia’s death comes two months afterChmerkovskiy proposed to JohnsoninVenice, Italy.

Johnson shared their engagement news onTwitter, tweeting, “#ENGAGED @iamValC.” She appeared shocked as Chmerkovskiy, 32, bent down on one knee while holding out a ring.

In a second photo, she bent down to kiss him and, of course, said “Yes!”

He also shared a photo,writing in the caption, “I can’t wait to make you my wife ♥👑.”

“My life has changed because of [her,]” Chmerkovskiy told PEOPLE of his new fiancée. “And I find myself to be the best version of myself that I’ve ever been. She’s awesome.”

source: people.com