Russell Wilson Mourns the Death of Dog Naomi One Year After the Death of Dog Prince

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• Russell Wilson announces Dalmatian Naomi’s death after 12 years

• Wilson also mourned the death of his other Dalmatian, Prince, just a year ago from cancer

• Wilson and wife Ciara have also mourned the singer’s dog, Tyson, as they welcomed new puppy, Bronco, in 2022

Russell Wilson is mourning the loss of a beloved member of his family.

On Friday, Feb. 13, the New York Giants quarterback announced that his Dalmatian, Naomi, had died, sharing the news in an emotional post on Instagram alongside two photos honoring her memory.

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The first image shows Wilson smiling while lying with Naomi by his side, and the second features Naomi cuddled up with another Dalmatian — Prince, the family’s late dog whom Wilson previously described as Naomi’s “soulmate.”

“Our sweet Naomi,” Wilson wrote in the caption. “Thank you for over 12 years of cuddles, kisses, and loyalty. You brought so much love to our family and gave us so many happy memories.”

The father and husband, who shares children Sienna Princess, 8, Win Harrison, 5, Amora Princess, 1, and adopted son Future Zahir, 11, with wife, Ciara, continued, “You’re back with your soulmate Prince now in Doggy Heaven! We Love you always ❤️”

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Around this time last year, Wilson made a similar post for Naomi’s brother, Prince, who died after a long battle with cancer.

In a January 2025 Instagram, post alongside images of Prince and the couple, Wilson recollected on receiving the pups during his first year of professional football, calling Prince, “a blessing to our family with so many memories, hugs and kisses from our 4 kids and us.”

The touching tribute continued, “You will forever be a part of us. Today was a hard day. But you overcame cancer 2x and lived 12 years when most live 6. Heaven got a good one! Forever the Prince of Peace. Love you.”