Comedian Gabriel Iglesias recently made a heartbreaking announcement on Instagram. In the post, he said that his beloved senior dog Risa, who was almost 17 years old, had passed away. The duo, who became popular in 2022 after he threw an extravagant birthday party for the Chihuahua, announced the pet’s death on September 7. The news gathered significant responses from fans and followers, who expressed condolences in the comments section.
Check out more about the comedian’s announcement and his statement below.
Gabriel Iglesias takes to Instagram to honor 16-year-old dog Risa’s memory
On September 7, comedian Gabriel Iglesias took to Instagram to announce his beloved pet Risa’s passing. He expressed gratitude to the senior dog and said, “Risa made me so happy for almost 17 years. She was there for me during the best of times and the worst of times.”
The comedian continued, “She died in my hands while I kissed her face, telling her how much I loved her.” Meanwhile, this heartbreaking announcement has received 456K likes and 29K comments as of writing, a testament to the love that Risa shared with people. Alongside the announcement, Iglesias also uploaded a video of him spending time with Risa as the text read, “I lost a big piece of my heart. Risa Forever.”
The duo became popular in December 2022 after Iglesias threw Risa an extravagant 15th birthday party. According to Today’s report, the comedian spent over $100,000 for the grand event. He even brought Risa out in a carriage and gave her a glow-up with glamorous dresses. The party also included an elaborate guest list of over 300 people.
The comedian spoke to People about Risa’s passing a few days later. He said, “Risa only weighed 4 pounds but could make her presence felt in any sized room. She was there during my greatest and worst moments in life, loving me unconditionally the entire way.”
Meanwhile, Gabriel Iglesias has the company of another pet Chihuahua, Vinnie, after Risa’s passing.
