Lee Andrews, the husband of former glamour model Katie Price, has disclosed that one of her pet cats has died, marking yet another loss in a long and troubling history of animal deaths surrounding the British media personality.
Andrews made the revelation in a personalized Cameo video message, which he recorded for a fan over the Father's Day weekend . In the clip, the 43-year-old businessman discussed the couple's shared love for animals while detailing their extensive collection of pets .
He told the fan that Price currently has eight Sphynx cats, but clarified that one of them had recently passed away. "She's got five Sphynxes actually. One has just passed away," Andrews said in the video. He then corrected himself, adding, "Sorry, eight Sphynxes, five dogs. Eight Sphynxes, now seven, one passed away" .
Andrews went on to list the other animals in their care, mentioning that they have seven cats, five dogs, and five horses. He also joked that Price is interested in acquiring another horse, a comment that has raised further questions given the couple's recent legal and financial troubles .
The death of the Sphynx cat has reignited public criticism of Price's history with animal ownership. The 48-year-old has faced significant backlash over the years following the deaths of several pets while under her care.
Reports indicate that five dogs, a horse, and a chameleon have died over the years, with many of these incidents involving traffic accidents near her home in Sussex . Animal welfare organizations, including PETA, have been highly critical of her track record.
In February 2024, PETA wrote an open letter to Price offering her £5,000 to sign a contract agreeing not to acquire any more animals . The organization cited a pattern of harm to animals under her supervision. Price and her representatives have previously defended her record, attributing the deaths to "bad luck" and circumstances beyond her control, insisting that she loves animals and provides them with proper care .
Despite the backlash and warnings from animal charities, Price expanded her menagerie in October 2024 by welcoming three new Sphynx cats into her home . This move was met with calls from animal rights groups urging authorities to ban her from owning pets.
This latest pet loss comes amid a tumultuous period in Price's personal life. Her husband, Lee Andrews, was recently released from Al Awir Central Prison in Dubai. He had been detained on fraud allegations and has also been identified as a lead defendant in a separate Dubai court case .
Andrews claims he was held at gunpoint on suspicion of espionage. He had been absent from social media for several weeks prior to his release. Since then, he has been active online, also showcasing a new hairstyle and commenting on his relationship with Price's children .
His recent claims about the couple's family life have also drawn scrutiny. In a separate Father's Day video message, Andrews stated that he has "adopted" Price's five children. This assertion was quickly and firmly rejected by singer Peter Andre, the father of two of Price's children, who called the claim "categorically untrue" and noted that Andrews has never met them .
The latest pet loss continues a pattern of animal welfare concerns for Price that has drawn widespread criticism . While Price maintains that she loves and nurtures her animals and that her past losses were due to unfortunate circumstances , the repeated incidents have led animal charities to question her fitness as a pet owner.
PETA has argued that the number of animals that have suffered or died under her supervision is cause for serious concern . Price's history with her pets has become a recurring point of public discussion, and this latest revelation ensures that scrutiny of her animal care will remain intense.