On social media, Ellen DeGeneres suffers heartbreaking loss after leaving Hollywood for English contryside.
Ellen degeneres mourns loss of beloved rescue dog augie after relocating from Hollywood
DeGeneres suffers loss after leaving US
Ellen DeGeneres recently faced a heartbreaking loss after leaving Hollywood for a quieter life in the English countryside. The beloved rescue dog Augie, who had been part of her family for over a decade, passed away.
The 67-year-old former talk show host shared the sad news on Instagram.
Ellen expressed deep gratitude for the love Augie brought into her and wife Portia de Rossi’s lives.
Augie was a Beagle-Chihuahua mix rescued 12 years ago and was one of three dogs the couple cared for.
We had to say goodbye to Augie yesterday,’ DeGeneres said.
‘We rescued him 12 years ago and he was so grateful. He gave us so much love. He will be missed. There will never be another like him.’
Alongside her message, Ellen posted a heartfelt slideshow featuring photos of Augie cuddling with Portia. The images also showed them enjoying their sprawling Montecito estate, which they sold in 2024.
Ellen Degeneres thanked fans with a touching video after Augie’s death
Days after the announcement, Ellen returned to Instagram to thank her 136 million followers for their kind messages.
She posted a never-before-seen video featuring Portia and Augie, recorded weeks before his passing.
In the video, Augie is peacefully sleeping in Portia’s lap while Ellen discusses her skincare line, Kind Science By Ellen.
‘Thank you for all of your kind messages about Augie,’ the star wrote. ‘We filmed this last month and planned to post it today.
‘I don’t care what Portia says, please don’t call me the Deal Queen. We love you, Augie.’
Portia de Rossi has not publicly commented on Augie’s death.
The couple, married since 2008, are devoted dog parents with two other dogs, Kid and Mrs. Wallis Browning, plus two tuxedo cats, George and Chairman.
Ellen Degeneres embraced a new life in the English countryside
Ellen recently shocked fans by debuting a new brunette hairstyle after years of her signature blonde pixie cut. A video showed her riding a lawn mower at their new English countryside home.
The clip humorously captured Ellen’s first time on the mower, ending with a breakdown on a steep hill and laughter shared with Portia.
The couple relocated to the U.K. after Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential win. They moved from the Cotswolds to a home near Oxfordshire after severe flooding struck their initial residence.
Ellen has shared glimpses of her new life abroad, including a serene photo of her and Portia admiring a rainbow over the countryside.
Ellen’s departure from Hollywood followed a toxic workplace scandal in 2020. After nearly 20 years on air, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” ended in 2022.
She has publicly acknowledged the difficulties, calling the experience eye-opening and expressing hope for growth.
In 2024, Ellen returned with a Netflix special, Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, which received mixed reviews but marked her continued presence in entertainment.
Why Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the US for the UK
They wanted a fresh start away from the challenges and negativity they faced in America.
Ellen has expressed that she feels she has already made her mark in the entertainment industry.
She believes that leaving the U.S. will allow her to find peace and happiness away from the criticisms that have followed her.
Ellen’s decision to move is also influenced by her feelings about the current political climate in the U.S.
Insiders say that Ellen wanted to escape the negative attention and the divisions in American society.
She hopes that moving to the UK will provide her with a sense of freedom and relief from the pressures she faced in the U.S.
“Ellen really felt she had made her mark on the industry, but that was diminished when she was canceled over her alleged treatment of her staff,’ the source added.
“Then to have celebrities call her out one by one was so hurtful.”
Previously, Ellen DeGeneres sells final US home for $5.2 Million
In March, Ellen and Portia finalized their exit from the U.S. by selling their last property.
The property was a Montecito bungalow, sold for $5.2 million.