F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has announced that his dog, Roscoe, has died.
Hamilton shared the news on Sept. 29 in a moving post on his Instagram page.
“After four days on life support, fighting with every bit of strength he had, I had to make the hardest decision of my life and say goodbye to Roscoe,” he captioned a quartet of photos of the English bulldog.
“He never stopped fighting, right until the very end. I feel so grateful and honoured to have shared my life with such a beautiful soul, an angel and true friend.”
Hamilton, 40, who had shared on Sept. 26 that Roscoe was in a coma after contracting pneumonia, mourned the fact that Roscoe is no longer with him.
“Bringing Roscoe into my life was the best decision I ever made, and I will forever cherish the memories we created together,” he wrote.
“Although I lost Coco, I have never been faced with putting a dog to sleep before, though I know my mum and many close friends have,” he continued. “It is one of the most painful experiences and I feel a deep connection to everyone who has gone through the loss of a beloved pet. Although it was so hard, having him was one of the most beautiful parts of life, to love so deeply and to be loved in return.
“Thank you all for the love and support you’ve shown Roscoe over the years. It has been so special to witness and feel. He died on Sunday evening, 28th September in my arms.”
Hamilton tagged Roscoe’s Instagram page, where news of his death was also shared.
“Roscoe Hamilton passed away yesterday at 9:20PM in his dad’s arms. He loved you all’s,” the post read, alongside a picture of the dog.
Hamilton also posted a short Instagram video of Roscoe after announcing his death.
“Roscoe forever,” he captioned it.
Hamilton is a seven-time F1 world champion and is in his first year driving for Ferrari after being with Mercedes for over a decade. He was welcomed to Ferrari, in part, with a dog bowl for Roscoe, who was a familiar sight at races with Hamilton.
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