Caitriona Balfe tribute written by Sam Heughan of Outlander

As she reaches the momentous milestone of "OG," Sam Heughan of Outlander pays Caitriona Balfe an homage.

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Heughan wants to acknowledge that Balfe had accomplished a fantastic feat in the role as production goes on.

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It was announced on Sunday, September 11 by Outlander's official Twitter account that Balfe had played Claire Fraser for exactly nine years.

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"It's been nine years since we found our Claire, and we've treasured her every day since," the show's Twitter account wrote.

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it concluded, and Heughan also celebrated the achievement as hundreds of admirers flocked to congratulate the star.

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– Heughan has appeared in every Outlander episode with Balfe, so it's not surprising that he took the time to share a homage of his own.

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– Fans quickly responded to Heughan's sweet sentiments, applauding Balfe and the actor for their on-screen relationship and talents.

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– The Fraser stars are once again recording scenes to demonstrate how the Christies' plot will progress.

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– Although Starz has yet to formally renew the series, there is also a chance for an eighth season.

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He's definitely willing to be all-out Captain Jack Sparrow

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