Pets are family, and saying goodbye is rough.

Halle Berry is going through it after having to put down her 16-year-old cat, Playdough, due to brain cancer. The actress took to Instagram to share her heartbreak with a touching tribute to her furry friend. Alongside a photo of her and her son Maceo kissing their buddy, she wrote: “This little guy lit up our lives and brought us joy every day for 16 years! While his loss is tough for all of us, especially my children, it’s an inevitable part of life.” See the photo below:

Yesterday my heart broke as we had to put our beloved Playdough to rest due to brain cancer. This little guy lit up our lives and brought us joy every day for 16 years! While his loss is tough for all of us, especially my children, it’s an inevitable part of life. Playdough and Maceo were pals. Every morning they had b’fast together. Playdough his kibble and Maceo his Cheerios… Side by side… On the floor together. The bond my kids shared with Playdough was unique and special and through it, they learned compassion and kindness and the importance of loving and caring for life’s sweetest creatures. Yesterday Playdough reminded us all that it’s better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all! We will miss him! ❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry) on May 11, 2017 at 5:17pm PDT

After sharing some memories of Playdough and Maceo, Halle concluded the sweet eulogy writing,  “Yesterday Playdough reminded us all that it’s better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all! We will miss him!”

Playdough came into Halle’s life during the filming of Catwoman in 2004, as he was one of about 60 rescue cats used in the film.

Rest in peace, Playdough.