Overview
- On Oct. 20, the Tonight Show host announced Gary’s passing in an emotional Instagram tribute after 13½ years with his family.
- He remembered her as “our first baby” and shared intimate details of her personality, writing that “the house is so quiet” as they grieve.
- Gary, an English cream golden retriever, was adopted after appearing as “Gary Frick Jr.” in a Late Night sketch in 2012.
- She later appeared regularly on Fallon’s programs in segments like “Puppy Predictors” and “Pup Quiz,” including frequent cameos during the at‑home pandemic shows.
- Fans and celebrities quickly offered condolences in the comments, including messages from Andy Cohen, Paris Hilton and Taylor Lautner.