NCIS: Hawai'i star Vanessa Lachey announced on social media that she is heartbroken over the death of her family dog, Wookie. The beloved dog died at the age of 15 earlier this month. In a heartfelt tribute, Vanessa wrote about how Wookie had taught her more than she will ever know and how he had made their family complete for the last 15 years. Vanessa's social media post was met with an outpouring of condolences from her followers and famous friends.
Vanessa and her husband Nick Lachey have three children and consider Wookie their "firstborn."