Ayda Field’s pet cat Milo has passed away.

Ayda Field's Instagram (c) post

Ayda Field's Instagram (c) post

The 41-year-old actress and model took to Instagram to mourn the loss of Milo, whom she adopted 18 years ago as a kitten, and whom she credited with helping to “comfort” her through all her tough times – including a breakup with her now-husband Robbie Williams before they eventually tied the knot.

She wrote alongside a picture of the moggy: “Milo...almost 18 years have passed since you bounded into my life as a kitten. I was just a young girl, starting out as an actress, finding my way through the world. With every job I didn’t get or boy who broke my heart (yes, I’m talking to you @robbiewilliams :) you comforted my tears with your cuddles and protected me each step of the way. (sic)”

Ayda also said the pussy had seen her grow from a “single young girl” to a wife and mother of four children - Teddy, eight, Charlie, six, Coco, two, and Beau, 10 months – whom she has with Robbie.

She added: “You saw me go from single young girl, to strong independent woman, to wife, to mother of four children. Always, you were by my side. Tonight, I had to say goodbye to you in my arms. A pain that cuts so deep. How can I say goodbye to my little mate? I’ve never known adult life with you. (sic)”

The beauty admitted she has been “crying [her] eyes out” following the sad news of Milo’s death, and said the cat will be “in [her] heart forever”.

She wrote: “I’m currently crying my eyes out...tears that hurt and miss you already. Anyone that has ever had the love of an animal may understand, and those who have not, may never understand. But, to those who do, I hope my little Milo meets your little furry souls on his journey tonight. For a mighty little soul is about embrace a whole new infinite journey. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MILO. You are in my heart forever and I could never have imagined this adventure without you. Thank you for blessing me with all that was you xxx #rip (sic)”