Kate Beckinsale Shares Heartbreaking News About Her Family

Kate Beckinsale's beloved cat Clive has passed away.

By Charlene Badasie | Updated

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Kate Beckinsale has shared some heartbreaking news about her family. Clive, her cat, has died. The actress took to social media to reveal the sad news with a somber post. “I don’t have it in me to make a montage or even look at pictures of him yet. Every single part of my house feels like he should be in it. If anyone is expecting to hear from me, you may not for a bit, and I’m sorry.”

During the pandemic, Kate Beckinsale’s social media followers had the opportunity to become better acquainted with Clive. As the world was under lockdown, she regularly shared photos and videos featuring her beloved pet, turning him into an internet sensation with his antics and spreading joy on people’s social media feeds.

In June 2020, Clive dressed up to celebrate his 17th birthday and delighted his fans with a rendition of a Cat Stevens song. Since then, Kate Beckinsale has shared pictures of them wearing matching tuxedos and sweaters, showcased her cat dressed as Santa Claus, and even posted a video of her and Clive grooving to the “hollaback girl”.

In a 2019 interview with People, Kate Beckinsale revealed that Clive, who often wears a grumpy expression, had overcome cancer despite his advanced age. She also explained that she adopted the grey and white Persian cat when her 24-year-old daughter, Lily Sheen, was just a child. She also detailed Clive’s favorite things, which include suitcases, boxes, and bags.

“If you bring home a pair of sneakers or take out a bag, he’s immediately inside it,” Kate Beckinsale told People. “So we got him this suitcase bed, and he loves it so much.” Her other cat, Willow, prefers to sleep in dangerous spots like the back of a drawer. Willow was inherited from a friend because he and Clive go along so well.

Following the passing of her cherished feline companion, Kate Beckinsale received messages of support from some of her famous friends. Michelle Pfeiffer, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Lisa Rinna expressed condolences on the Underworld star’s social media platform. The actress’ fans also shared their sympathy during this difficult time.

Kate Beckinsale isn’t the only celebrity who has experienced the loss of a beloved pet in the past few months. In May, Kaley Cuoco shared the news of her dog Dump Truck’s passing. Pete Davidson also endured the loss of his family dog Henry and defended his choice to acquire a new puppy, despite facing criticism from PETA.

Kate Beckinsale can currently be seen in the satirical comedy Fool’s Paradise, where she portrays the character of Christiana Dior. This film, written and directed by Charlie Day, follows a struggling publicist who encounters a mute individual who resembles an actor unwilling to leave his trailer. The movie had its theatrical release on May 12, courtesy of Roadside Attractions.

Fool’s Paradise boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, John Malkovich, Ray Liotta, and more, with Charlie Day in the lead role. Kate Beckinsale will also be taking on the part of Avery Graves in the upcoming action-thriller film Canary Black.

Directed by Pierre Morel and penned by Matthew Kennedy, this movie delves into the story of a CIA agent whose husband is abducted by terrorists. To extract crucial information from her, the terrorists employ blackmail tactics. The Kate Beckinsale movie is currently in post-production.