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Cesar Millan's Daddy the pit bull dies. 'Dog Whisperer' mourns
Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, has lost his best friend.Daddy, his pit bull and constant companion on the National Geographic Channnel show "The Dog Whisperer," died peacefully on Friday (Feb. 19) at the age of 16.
"In Memoriam: Daddy the Pit Bull" Millan posted on Twitter the next day, linking to his official website, which includes pictures of Daddy and a statement about his death.
"He lived each day of those sixteen years happy and fulfilled as Cesar's right-hand-'man,' helping to shape the behavior of entire generations of dogs by showing them the way to balance," reads the post. "He stood as champion for calm-submissive pit bulls everywhere, and was instrumental in helping to repair their image as violent, savage, uncontrollable beasts. He successfully battled cancer and weathered chemotherapy, and even got the opportunity to present at the 56th Annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards!"
Daddy, who was once owned by the rapper Redmond but was given over to Millan at four months old, was seen as an ambassador for pit bulls and often helped Millan rehabilitate other problem dogs on the popular cable series.
Millan adds: "And, of course, he lives on in his work, reflected in the balance and calm-submission of his protégé Junior, the countless animals to whom he was a positive role model, and in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew him as a calm, sweet, and mellow example of a widely misunderstood breed."
On Saturday (Feb. 20) Millan also posted to his Twitter: "Thank you for your messages of condolence. They mean so much to my family and me during this time."
Check out a video that National Geographic Channel once made featuring Daddy.
RIP Daddy.
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Daddy? What a creepy name to give a dog.
I loved Daddy - sweetest dog in the world!!
10 years ago i had a special dog named Buddie....he was about my 15th dog, but when I d, I want to be reunited to buddie as well as my family. Hopefull you and Daddy will life forever in heaven.............I feel for you, but it will get better, but never heal. i UNDERSTAND TU SADNESS.......
Right up there with the likes of Sgt. Stubby, Lassie, Rin Tin Tin. This dog WILL be missed and forever remembered by millions. RIP Daddy.
The rapper that once owned Daddy was Redman of the Wu Tang Clan, not Redmond.
Thank you Ceasar for showing people that pittbulls are not as vicious as they are beeing portraid. RIP DADDY!!!We will miss you very much.
Von Sniper's Rottweilers
Ottawa Canada
I dont ususaly get attached to things I cannot physically see or touch... ie... stars, things on tv, etc. Cesar & Daddy & all of his pack(family) are so different in this manner for me! I am attached, more than I even knew! Daddy is a symbol of hope I think for many! Thank you Cesar (& family) for allowing the rest of us into your world, which allows us into the dog world! May God continue to bless you!
Cesar, we have lost 4 dogs over the last 6 years believing we always thought of the dog's as our Children. Go ahead and cry. You must. It really helps. I don't personally believe that our dead animals go to a Rainbow Bridge. That just makes many help to believe their animals are at a better place. I think the Bible says that these animals will go to heaven. That's more comforting to me as we will see each other again. Claudia is involved with Golden Retriever rescues all over the States but it's for all dogs. You are a big person in our lives, and Big Daddy was too. God Bless you Cesar and Big Daddy.
Marty and Claudia Walker
Ohio
cesar yfamilia mis condolencia para todos uds.....nunca crei que podria sentir tanta ternura por un pitbull daddy era realmente special super sweet muchos estoy segura sentiremos su ausencia , veo casi todos los dias su programa y cada vez que aparecia daddy le decia a mi esposo mira ahi esta..!!!!! gracias cesar por compartir con nosotros como tener el perfecto perro el mejor amigo del hombre y daddy siempre sera un ejemplo de eso......!!!!!
RIP Daddy - I loved you and will miss you.
Thank you Cesar and Daddy for showing the world that people are the problem and not the poor misunderstood dogs.
Sandy
Canada