Elton John and David Furnish reveal sons' heartbreak following sad loss: 'They are so upset'

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Elton John and his husband David Furnish were left heartbroken following the devastating loss of their beloved pet dog, Marilyn.Their sad loss had a particularly big impact on the couple's two boys, Zachary, 11, and Elijah, nine.

Speaking exclusively to HELLO!, David explained: "[They] are so upset as well, they have not known life without Marilyn in it - she's been there for their whole lives."WATCH: Elton John's sons ski like pros in unbelievable videoHe continued: "It will take some time to adapt.

Having a bond with an animal is such a special thing. But we would never miss this event, it is the big one for Elton and I."Last week, Elton and David paid an emotional tribute to their pet who passed away just days ahead of her 18th birthday.

In a moving Instagram post, David penned: "A heartbreakingly sad farewell to our beautiful and gorgeous Marilyn, just shy of her 18th birthday [hands together and heart emoji].