Everyone knows that Uggie the dog was the main star of the hit silent movie The Artist so it is with a heavy heart that we report that the lovable trick performing pooch has passed away at the age of 13.
The Jack Russell, who won over an audience with his role in the 2011 film as well as stealing the show at the subsequent Golden Globe awards ceremony, had been battling with prostate cancer according to TMZ and has had to be put down.
After his role as ‘The Dog’ in Oscar winning The Artist, Uggie became the first dog to have his paws imprinted on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame – so there, Beethoven. Despite having two stunt stand ins, Uggie performed most… Read the full story