Overview
- Ballerini said Dibs died on Jan. 7, 2026, sharing the news in a Jan. 8 Instagram post with photos and videos from his life.
- She wrote that he spent his final days peacefully in the backyard sunshine, visited by his closest people.
- In her tribute, she called Dibs her “soul dog” and the “greatest gift” and said she believes they will find each other in every life.
- She previously revealed an August 2024 diagnosis of inoperable cancer in his heart and said he began strong medications for comfort.
- Reports note an unexpected surgery in September 2025, and she plans to post extensive archives on Dibs’ Instagram as fans and fellow artists offer condolences.