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Klay Thompson’s Beloved English Bulldog Rocco Dies at 13

Mychal Thompson announced Rocco’s weekend euthanasia on ESPN LA, prompting an outpouring of support from NBA peers and fans.

Klay Thompson plays with his dog Rocco at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley on November 19, 2014. The former Golden State Warriors star is now mourning the loss of his longtime companion, who passed away over the weekend at age 13.
Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson plays with his dog, Rocco, at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014.
Klay Thompson's dog, Rocco, died at the age of 13.
Klay Thompson plays with his dog Rocco at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley on November 19, 2014. The former Golden State Warriors star is now mourning the loss of his longtime companion, who passed away over the weekend at age 13.

Overview

  • Rocco was put down over the weekend of May 25-26 due to age, as confirmed by Mychal Thompson on ESPN LA’s Mason & Ireland show.
  • Thompson adopted Rocco in 2011 during his rookie season and often referred to the bulldog as his “son.”
  • The dog featured in viral ad campaigns, maintained over 61,000 Instagram followers and inspired Anta’s limited edition ‘KT3 Rocco’ shoe line.
  • Fans and NBA figures, including former teammate Matt Barnes, have shared tributes and messages of condolence on social media.
  • Rocco surpassed the typical 8–10 year lifespan for English bulldogs, living to 13 and “having a great, long life,” according to Thompson’s family.