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Lewis Hamilton Announces Death of Bulldog Roscoe After Severe Pneumonia

He says he made the hardest decision to end treatment following four days of respiratory support.

Overview

  • Roscoe, 12, died on 28 September, and Hamilton said the dog passed in his arms.
  • Hamilton wrote on Instagram that ending life support was “the most difficult decision” of his life.
  • The bulldog had severe pneumonia and spent four days on respiratory support, with reports noting he was placed in a coma.
  • Formula 1 posted condolences and tributes, calling Roscoe a star of the paddock with an Instagram following above 1.3 million.
  • Hamilton skipped last week’s Pirelli test at Mugello to remain by Roscoe’s side and is expected to attend the Singapore Grand Prix without him.