Tori Spelling's Dog Mimi LaRue Dies

Tori Spelling's beloved dog Mimi LaRue, known for wearing fashionable pink dresses, died Tuesday of natural causes. She was 11 years old.

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According to People.com, Mimi LaRue died at home surrounded by her family, including Spelling's husband Dean McDermott, 41, son Liam, 1, and newborn daughter Stella, who is only 10 days old. "I'm devastated," said Spelling. "I'm convinced she waited around to make sure I had the daughter I always dreamt about before she left us."

Spelling did say the dog had suffered from medical problems relating to her hips and neck for years.

"She was a star and a true lady, and she will be missed greatly," says Spelling. "People everywhere knew her by name. I loved when fans wanted her over me. I felt proud!"

Mimi LaRue was also a reality TV star, appearing on Spelling's shows "So noTORIous," "Tori & Dean: Inn Love" and the new season of "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood."

Spelling added that her dog was not just a dog but, "A fashion icon and legend amongst Hollywood dogs," she said. "She received fan e-mail on a regular basis, and I often joked she got sent more designer clothes than me!"