Tulisa reveals heartbreak over devastating family loss and says ‘I'm so grateful for the years we had'
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TULISA has revealed her heartbreak over her devastating family loss.
The N-Dubz hitmaker took to social media with an emotional message to pay tribute to her kin.
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Tulisa took to social media to pay tribute to a huge member of her family
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Her dog Narla passed away leaving her heartbroken
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The former X Factor star was told by vets that her canine companion only had six weeks left to live
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She rose to fame in the North London group alongside her cousin Dappy and her childhood friend Frazer.
The star then undertook a high-profile stint as a judge on The X Factor for two years from 2011.
All the way through the highs and lows of her career, Tulisa, 37, has always turned to her canine companion called Narla.
However, in 2023, a vet told the Live It Up popstar that her dog only had six weeks left to live after being diagnosed with a mystery condition.
However, Tulisa admitted that she had an extra year and a half with her pet as she bravely fought her condition.
After her passing, the Female Boss singer took to Instagram with a video montage, showing some of her best memories with her canine companion.
This was accompanied with an emotional caption which read: "Rest in peace mummies little angel.
"A year & a half ago I was told you had 6 weeks, but you soldiered on like the little trooper you are.
"You were the bestest friend a girl could have. So grateful for the 13 years I got with my little soul mate."
She added" "Nothing & no one will ever take your place. Love you my NARLA."
Tulisa's Heartbreak: Remembering Her Father Plato Contostavlos
Her words were also accompanied by a white dove peace emoji and the two pink love hearts.
This comes just weeks after her father Plato Contostavlos passed away.
The keyboard player, who was known as Steve, was well loved within the music scene as part of the blues band Mungo Jerry during the 1970s.
Tulisa took to her Instagram page to post an emotional tribute where she shared a childhood image showing her snuggling with her dad.
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However, she praised her dog's strength as she fought a mystery condition for over a year and a half
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Tulisa is best known for her stints in N-Dubz and her time as a judge on The X Factor
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