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“Lost My Best…”: Lindsey Vonn Tears Up As She Remembers Her Angelic Fur Baby

Published 02/28/2024, 6:44 AM EST

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US former alpine ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, has several accolades to her name. For athletes, being on the road can get exasperating and lonely. And, back in the days, to find the best companionship and joy, Vonn turned her attention to her canine companions. Since then, her unconditional love for canines has been relentless. Three-time Olympic medalist, Vonn never shies away from showcasing her love for the furry babies. That came to the fore recently as well.

Even after 2 years, Lindsey Vonn is still in grief and has not recovered yet from her beloved dog’s demise. As she earlier told in an interview, her dog was an incredible source of emotional and mental support. After watching Jon Stewart’s daily show, the alpine skiing legend expressed her pain through her latest post.

Lindsey Vonn still has the memory fresh

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The celebrated US skier, Lindsey Vonn, broke out into tears after watching the daily show by US comedian, actor, and television host Jon Stewart. Taking to her Official X handle, Lindsey remembered her beloved dog Bear whom she lost on 22 January 2022. Along with sharing Jon Stewart’s clip, Lindsey captioned the post, “Dang it Jon you made me cry! I lost my best boy almost 2 years ago now… still hurts like hell. Dogs are angels, here and in heaven. 🙏🏻

The latest post features Jon’s deep remembrance of his best boy, Dipper. Comedian Jon broke out with tears, thinking back on his connection with his pet by mentioning “He used to come to the Daily Show every day. He was part of the O.G. Daily Show dog crew. Parker, Qualley, Tipper, Riot, they were the O.G.’s in the office and Dipper would wait. We’d come and tape the show and Dipper would wait for me to be done.” Jon’s story made Lindsey recall her dearest boy Bear’s loss. Probably the same emotion also makes her stand for others who lost their beloved four-legged.

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Vonn stands for other pet-parents

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Almost 2 years ago, in 2022, Vonn lost her cherished furry boy, Bear. Although Bear will always be missed, after a few months, Lindsey Vonn, welcomed two other cute puppies, Leo and Lucy. Vonn finds solace in believing that Bear continues to watch over them. Vonn’s love for the four-legged companions also extends beyond her own pets.

Yesterday, Lindsey Vonn also supported retired American swimmer Michael Phelps’s family over the loss of his pet dog. Their dog Legend succumbed to cancer after a long battle.

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As Nicole Phelps shared the post on Instagram, Vonn commented, “I’m so so sorry. Losing a dog is the worst kind of pain. Sending love,” reflecting on the void that Bear’s death has left in her life. She had a love-filled seven years of companionship with Bear, as she had reflected on how Bear was overly protective of her.

Continue to Read: “Like Rocky Balboa”: Skiing Legend Lindsey Vonn Recalls Rigorous Training That Led to Her First Olympic Medal’

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Shivangi Agrawal

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Shivangi Agrawal is an Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in NCAA wrestling and swimming. She stepped into ES with 7 years of journalistic experience, having worked with prominent media entities like Network 18, where she worked as a Senior Copy Editor. With her coverage of icons like Kayla Miracle and A.
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Bhujaya Ray Chowdhury