ESPN College Football Host Ask After Iconic Dog Dies
By Movieguide® Contributor
ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, was the talk of college gameday several weeks ago.
On Tuesday, Herbstreit informed the media that Ben would need to undergo multiple tests and an overnight stay at the hospital due to cancer.
“I’ve had so many people asking me about Ben that I wanted to let you know. Ben had a 2nd chemo injection on October 23rd and from that day has been getting worse and worse,” Herbstreit wrote on social media. “He has lost use of his back legs, almost like they’re paralyzed. He can barely walk. He hasn’t eaten in 3 days. I’m currently in Pennsylvania with a holistic Dr who is administering a 3-day Vitamin C IV, hoping it will flush the toxins from his body and give him a chance. The next 24-48 hours will tell us if he has a chance or not.
“I’m so thankful for ALL the love so many have shown him over the last couple years,” he continued. “One of the hardest things I’ve gone through in my life. Ben is my best friend and companion. I love him with all of my heart. If you’re a spiritual person, I’d love for you to pray for my boy. ?? He’s currently in an ER hospital overnight, and I’m picking him up tomorrow for another round of Vitamin C. Please pray for Ben, and hope he pulls out of it.”
Then on Thursday, Herbstreit informed fans and followers that Ben died.
“This is really hard to write but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know,” Herbstreit began to write on his Instagram. “We found out today the cancer had spread throughout Bens organs and there was nothing left we could do. We had to let him go. I’ve had dogs my whole life but Ben was 1 on 1. He was smart, loving, gentle, patient, inquisitive, and welcoming to all. Always a big smile and a soft tail wag. He and I could communicate..he and I understood each other and had each others backs. He was with me more than anyone at home and traveling with me for work. Such an easy going companion. Hard day, but he will live within all of us forever. God please bless his majestic soul and thank you for putting him in my life for the last 10 years-a true blessing. Love you Ben.”
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