Influencer Laura Maria Rypa mourns death of family dog Nala

German influencer Laura Maria Rypa announced on Instagram that her beloved dog Nala has died. She posted photos of Nala in a basket and wrote an emotional farewell, quoting, "Who is loved does not die; they only go ahead," and added, "Goodbye, my Nala, you will always have a place in our hearts."

Rypa said she gave Nala the first towel of her son Leano for its final journey, describing the pet as a "lovely, calm soul" and a permanent part of the family. Fans and followers flooded the post with condolences, and her ex‑partner, former DSDS winner Pietro Lombardi, responded with a sad emoji. Rypa mentioned that Nala will be cremated on Wednesday and hinted she may temporarily step back from Instagram. The article also recalled that she previously mourned the death of her rabbit Bounty a year earlier.