Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg heartbroken after family death

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Jenny McCarthy and her husband Donnie Wahlberg are mourning a heartbreaking family death after revealing their beloved pet dog has died.SEE: Inside Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg's impressive Illinois homeThe Blue Bloods actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce the tragic news that his French Bulldog, Lumpy, passed away at the age of 12 with a touching tribute video that featured the pooch, Jenny, and his stepson Evan Joseph.WATCH: Donnie Wahlberg mourns death of beloved pet dogDonnie revealed that Lumpy died in May, but he kept the news private because he was on tour, and he wanted the time with his fans to be full of "joy, happiness and love".Posting a lengthy caption in tribute to his "constant sidekick", Donnie penned: "So many of you asked me about my constant sidekick, Lumpy, during the Mix Tape Tour.

His usual playful presence, by my side, was clearly missed by all. Night after night, I was asked. Night after night, I uncomfortably avoided the conversation."MORE: Jenny McCarthy debuts bold new look ahead of The Masked SingerMORE: Jenny McCarthy delights fans with brutally honest before-and-after makeoverHe explained: "I did so in order to allow our time together at meet & greet (and at the concerts) to be a time of joy, happiness and love.

Three things that we all needed so desperately after the last few years of sadness, heartache and struggle." Donnie and LumpyBreaking the news, he continued: "So it is with great difficulty that I inform you all now, that on May 18th (on one of the rare days off during the tour) my beloved dog Lumpy, was laid to rest.