Today at 13:38
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed his dog Roscoe has passed away after
an illness. Hamilton communicated last week that Roscoe was in a
coma after his heart stopped while being treated for pneumonia.
Hamilton was due to take part in a Pirelli tyre test with Ferrari
last Friday but cancelled the appearance due to the dog's illness.
Roscoe, who often accompanied Hamilton during grand prix weekends
throughout his F1 career, passed away on Sunday evening. Taking to
social media, Hamilton confirmed the bulldog's death in an
emotional message. "After four days on life support, fighting with
every bit of strength he had, I had to make the hardest decision of
my life and say goodbye to Roscoe," Hamilton said. "He never
stopped fighting, right until the very end. I feel so grateful and
honoured to have shared my life with such a beautiful soul, an
angel and true friend. "Bringing Roscoe into my life was the best
decision I ever made, and I will forever cherish the memories we
created together. "Although I lost Coco [in 2020], I have never
been faced with putting a dog to sleep before, though I know my mum
and many close friends have. "It is one of the most painful
experiences and I feel a deep connection to everyone who has gone
through the loss of a beloved pet. Although it was so hard, having
him was one of the most beautiful parts of life—to love so deeply
and to be loved in return. "Thank you all for the love and support
you've shown Roscoe over the years. It has been so special to
witness and feel. "He died on Sunday evening, 28th September in my
arms."
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