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Nick Saban’s daughter, Kristen Saban, is one of the biggest fans of Alabama football, and over the past few years, she has been a notable figure in the football program. We have seen her being supportive towards the Tide even when her father retired and left the program.

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Although today is a big day for college football, Kristen might not celebrate the victory of her favorite team. Unfortunately, a tragedy has struck the Saban family. Kristen took to Instagram to share the news of the death of someone who had been close to her for more than a decade: her dog Gunner. She wrote, “Had to say goodbye to my best friend of 14 years. You were my baby, Gunner. I love you forever.”

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We are sorry for your loss. Kristen and I understand that Gunner was not just a pet but a family member and loyal companion who stood by your side for 14 years. Kristen’s message for Gunner reflects the bond they shared.

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As the Saban family goes through this tough time, the memories of adventure with Gunner will bring comfort to the entire family. We can assure you at the same time that his playful spirit will be cherished forever in the Saban family. They say love knows no boundaries, and Kristen’s love for Gunner is witnessed by all her fans in her Instagram posts and stories. Gunner was, is and will be remembered as a special member of the legendary household.

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Kristen Saban’s love for dogs

If you are a Kristen fan, you might know that Kristen loves dogs. On October 19, Kristen was part of College GameDay; she was there to support the Alabama Crimson Tide as they faced the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Unfortunately, Tide lost that day, but did the defeat affect Kristen much?

We guess for the first time, Kristen was distracted from the game, and the loss did not bother her much. Guess what? The reason is that she met a new flurry friend in the stadium. Ben! He needs no introduction. The golden retriever took no time to get famous and become a sensation among college football fans. Nick Saban’s daughter The daughter met Ben; all she cared about was spending time with Ben, who was then diagnosed with cancer. “All I care about at the moment,” she wrote to Instagram.

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Unfortunately, Ben is not with us today. When the news broke, Kristen remembered the lovely time she spent with Ben and dropped a heartwarming message and wrote, “Prayers for Ben.”  

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Sumita Pawar is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. Being an ardent follower of NCAA football, she brings insightful stories from gridiron to the American audience. Sumita closely follows Deion Sanders and likes to curate angles around Prime Time’s football team Colorado Buffaloes. When she is not curating her next trending story, Sumita can be found pursuing her passion for track and field activities or reading a good fiction novel.

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