Henry Cavill‘s girlfriend Natalie Viscuso has shared her heartbreak after her beloved dog died on Wednesday. 

The Man Of Steel actor, 39, and the business executive, 32, brought her elderly French bulldog with them while travelling via private plane for work commitments.

Her pooch, named Meat, has been travelling frequently to and from the US and Europe since the couple announced they were dating via Instagram back in May 2021.

Dogs of that breed have trouble breathing as a Brachycephalic breed and flying can cause complications for the dogs.

Shortly before Meat passed away in the UK, Henry and his girlfriend were pictured at a vet clinic in Turkey while her dog was very ill.

Devastating: Henry Cavill’s girlfriend Natalie Viscuso has shared her heartbreak after her beloved dog died on Wednesday

Beloved pet: The Man Of Steel actor, 39, and the business executive, 32, brought her elderly French bulldog with them while travelling via private plane for work commitments

Henry previously said his own pet dog Kal is his best friend who has ‘saved his emotional and psychological bacon many times.’

Appearing on Lorraine on Monday, the Superman star, 38, brought the American Akita breed along with him and spoke about their ‘inseparable bond.’

He said: ‘He really is my best friend, we go everywhere together.’

He continued, ‘He’s eight now and he has saved my emotional and psychological bacon plenty of times. We have an incredibly close bond’.

‘He [Kal] kind of gets it. He senses it when I’ve got my own stuff on, he’ll be close – he’s almost always close, but he’ll be closer.’ 

Kal was recently pictured the star at the Netflix season 2 premiere of the hit TV series The Witcher.

The actor ensured his furry friend wouldn’t miss out on the event and was seen bundling Kai into the back of the car on his way to the premiere.

Henry and Natalie announced they were dating via Instagram back in May 2021 and have revealed snips of their relationship on social media since.

2022 was full of the upheaval for the actor who wasn’t only fired from his role as Superman but he also allegedly split from his long-term manager .

The star parted ways with Dany Garcia – former wife of Dwayne Johnson – months before he got the axe from DC , according to The Sun.

Appointment: Shortly before Meat passed away in the UK, Henry and his girlfriend were pictured at a vet clinic in Turkey while her dog was very ill

Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso at the Enola Holmes 2 premiere

A source told the publication: ‘Henry and Dany have worked together for years but recently things haven’t been going as smoothly. Things have become muddled and it was decided for the best of everyone they should go their separate ways.

They added: ‘It’s a chance for him to reset and look forward to his new role in the movie Warhammer 40,000. The decision was made earlier this year.’

A second insider said: ‘Garcia and Cavill made an amicable and mutually-agreed upon shift to working together in an advisory capacity for the last 12 months. The two continue to have a close friendship and avid respect for each other’s careers.’

Henry was abuptly fired from his role as Superman earlier this year, just days after the axe fell on Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman 3 amid a massive shake-up at Warner Bros.’ DC Films.

He took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal the news to his 22.9 million followers that he will not be back as the Man of Steel on the big screen.

He said: ‘I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman.

‘After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.

‘The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build.

Superman no more: 2022 was full of the upheaval for the actor who was only fired from his role as superman but he also allegedly split from his long-term manager

 Announcement: He took to Instagram to reveal the news to his 22.9 million followers that he will not be back as the Man of Steel on the big screen

‘I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and happiest of fortunes.’

The actor went on to address, ‘those who have been by my side through the years,’ adding, ‘we can mourn for a bit,’ before addressing the future of the franchise.

He added: ‘But then we must remember…. Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there!’ 

”Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there! My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards!’