Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert recently suffered a heartbreaking family loss, the former child star revealed on social media.
On Saturday, June 7 the actress, 61, took to Instagram with a sad update for her followers.
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"Terrible, sad day today," Gilbert wrote in her post. "A raccoon broke into our coop and killed our three chickens. Didn't even eat them. Just killed them and left."
She added, "We feel awfully sad. Rest in Peace Betty-Jean, Coco and Peep. We really loved you," also including emojis of a chicken and a broken heart.
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In the comments, Gilbert's fans shared their condolences for her loss.
One Instagram user wrote, "That’s so sad. I am sorry. I’m sure the time they had with you was wonderful. ❤️."
Another shared, "Oh my just horrible and I’m so sorry. One of my chickens died last week. We don’t know what happened but it was devastating."
Young and the Restless star Tracey Bregman echoed, "Oh no! I’m so so sorry ?."
Meanwhile, yet another follower commented, "Ugh! I don’t think there is anything more heartbreaking than losing an animal."
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Although Gilbert didn't share photos of her beloved chickens when they were alive in the post, she has previously shared about her flock.
In 2022, the actress posted an Instagram snap of her husband, Timothy Busfield, with four baby chicks on his chest, writing, "This is my Valentine. He’s a real chick magnet."
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