Lady Gaga has paid a touching tribute to her dying horse, after leaving the Critics Choice Awards to be with the beloved animal.
The singer who took home the best actress award for her brilliant performance in A Star Is Born, shared the honor with Glenn Close for her performance in The Wife.
However, right after delivering her acceptance speech, Gaga left the ceremony to spend time with pet horse Arabella, who had fallen critically ill.
“I am so honoured and blessed to have won both Best Song and Best Actress alongside Glenn Close this evening,” wrote Gaga on Twitter.
“My heart is exploding with pride. But it saddens me to say that just after the show I learned that my dear angel of a horse, Arabella, is dying. I am rushing to her now to say goodbye.”
Gaga added: “Her name means ‘yield to a prayer’. She is and was a beautiful horse. Our souls and spirits were one. When she was in pain, so was I.
“I will never forget the moments we shared. Long hikes together, galloping through the canyons. Feeding her cookies.
“She will forever be a part of me. I am so very sad. But I wish for your pain to end, and the gates of heaven to open for you.
“I love you. Girl, where do you think you’re goin?”
Gaga’s latest triumph at the Critics Choice Awards comes after she failed to pick up any acting accolades at the Golden Globes.
“Thank you so much to the BFCA. This is a tremendous honour. I feel honoured not just for my performance but for the inner work it took for the creation of this character.”
