Just days after Wilson and the Steelers were eliminated from Super Bowl contention, the quarterback and his wife, Ciara, announced that their Great Dane had passed away.

Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara said goodbye to their 12-year-old dog on Thursday. Wilson made the announcement on Facebook and said they were saying goodbye to their dog, Prince. Prince had survived cancer two times. Wilson said most dogs who have cancer only live for six years.

Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, announced a devastating loss for their family in heartbroken posts on social media this week.

Steelers soon-to-be free agent Russell Wilson and his family are dealing with a heavy loss. Wilson’s dog “Prince” has died at the age of 12.

Wilson took to Instagram to share the crushing news of the loss of the couple’s 12-year-old Great Dane, Prince, with a touching message as well.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson says Prince, the dog that has been with him since his rookie year, has died. Wilson posted on social media Thursday saying goodbye to his 12-year-old dog.

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara, reveal a personal loss after Pittsburgh was eliminated from the playoffs.

Ciara and Russell Wilson, who have been married since 2016, are the proud parents of a blended family. Wilson has described being a step-dad to Ciara's son Future as a "gift," and said it was a role he was not scared to take on.