@usbuzzdaily: Derek Hough Shares Heartbreaking Goodbye After His Loyal Companion Holds On To Keep One Final Promise Derek Hough is facing an unbearable loss after saying goodbye to his best friend of 14 years. The “Dancing with the Stars” judge just announced the passing of his beloved dog, Romie. Derek adopted Romie from a Los Angeles rescue back in 2012. What started as an overnight stay quickly turned into a forever home when the dog jumped onto his lap. In an emotional Instagram tribute, Derek explained that Romie came into his life when it was just the two of them. He credited the dog with giving him purpose when he was trying to figure life out. Over the next decade, Romie watched Derek grow up, fall in love, and become a husband. But as the dog began to get tired, Derek made one final request. He asked his longtime companion to hold on just a little bit longer so he could meet the newest member of their family. In December 2025, Derek and his wife, Hayley, welcomed their baby daughter, Everley Capri. According to Derek, Romie kept his promise and held on long enough to meet his new little sister. Now, Derek says waking up without his constant companion feels unreal. Though the ache feels unbearable, he shared a final message of gratitude, writing that the pain is proof that love lived there fully. Have you ever shared a bond like this with a pet? #derekhough #dancingwiththestars #dogs #pets #family

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Monday 26 October 2026 11:00:00 GMT