Kylie Jenner Says Her ‘Heart Aches’ as She Mourns the Death of Her Italian Greyhound Norman — “You Were My First Baby”
Kylie Jenner is grieving the loss of her longtime companion, Norman, the Italian Greyhound who had been by her side since her teenage years. On October 22, the reality star and beauty mogul shared heartbreaking news with her millions of followers, announcing that Norman had passed away at the age of 11. Her Instagram tribute was filled with emotion — a carousel of photos showing Norman through the years, from playful puppy moments to the quiet, tender days of his later life. “You were my first baby,” she wrote. “My heart aches.”
For fans who’ve followed Kylie for years, Norman wasn’t just a pet — he was a familiar face in her early social media posts, her YouTube vlogs, and even her TV appearances. In the early days of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and later on Snapchat, Norman often stole the show, bounding through the background or snuggling up next to her during quiet nights at home. Over the years, he became something of an icon among Kylie’s followers, affectionately known as “Normy.”
Kylie first adopted Norman back in 2014, and from the beginning, she was open about how much he meant to her. “I love him like he’s my child,” she said in one interview years ago — and it was clear she meant it. She later adopted another Italian Greyhound, Bambi, and the two quickly became inseparable. For years, fans adored watching updates of the stylish pups, both wrapped in cozy sweaters or lounging in Kylie’s backyard under the California sun.
Norman’s passing marks the end of an era for Kylie, who has shared so much of her life publicly but has always treated her dogs as part of her private world. Her emotional message showed a rare vulnerability — one that resonated deeply with her audience. “I’ll miss your little paws running to the door, your funny little face, the way you’d curl up next to me when I was sad,” she wrote. “You were the best boy, and you’ll always be a part of me.”
Messages of love and condolences quickly poured in from fans and friends alike. Many longtime followers reminisced about seeing Norman grow up alongside Kylie, from her early teenage fame to her becoming a mother herself. “Norman was there through it all,” one fan commented. “He was part of her growing up, and you could tell how much she loved him.”
For anyone who has ever lost a beloved pet, Kylie’s words hit close to home. Norman wasn’t just a dog — he was family, a source of unconditional love and quiet comfort in the whirlwind of fame. Pets like him often become anchors in our lives, grounding us through every change. For Kylie, who has built an empire under constant public scrutiny, Norman was a piece of home that never changed — loyal, gentle, and always there.
The loss of a pet like Norman reminds us how deeply those bonds run. Kylie’s grief is something millions can relate to — that hollow, aching quiet after a familiar presence is gone. But through her tribute, she also reminded her followers of something universal: that love, no matter how short or simple, leaves a mark that lasts forever. “Thank you for loving me the way you did,” she ended her post. “You’ll always be my Norman.”
