Nick ‘The Mutant’ Walker is a big, strong man who looks like he could probably benchpress a car. But even the strongest of people feel pain and loss. And some losses are so tragic, it’s impossible to find comfort in words just as impossible it is to make sense of the situation.

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Nick Walker, too, recently suffered a behemoth loss, that one probably wouldn’t even wish on their enemies. Walker took to Instagram to write an emotional post to express the sorrowful vicissitude that has deeply shaken the Walker family.

Nick Walker reveals the tough time his family is going through

Walker posted an adorable and moving video and in the caption, he wrote, “Yesterday, we got the most heartbreaking and unexpected news. Our little boy Thor passed away due to a hit and run.” Thor was Nick Walker’s beloved pet dog, who, unfortunately, passed away after an accident.

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Walker did not provide the exact details of the incident, but wrote, “Nothing prepares you for a sudden loss… Our hearts are shattered and sometimes things don’t make sense the more you try to make sense of them.” Given the circumstances, it is indeed a heart-shattering situation as the beloved pet left suddenly, and there was no time for closure or to say goodbye to their family member.

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Walker paid a beautiful tribute to the furry member of his family, by saying, “This has been a rough time for Maria, myself and her mom and everyone who loved Thor. Always and forever in our hearts ❤️ 🕊️”

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