Lewis Hamilton
said he has 'lost his best
friend' after confirming he has had his beloved dog Roscoe put down in an
emotional statement.
The Ferrari star said he had made the painful decision to
put his beloved dog to sleep after Roscoe had been on life support for four
days.
The English Bulldog had routinely accompanied the
seven-time world champion on the Formula One circuit and built a vast fanbase.
Over
1.4million people followed an Instagram account dedicated to Roscoe, which
features a biography stating 'I’m a vegan bulldog that loves
to travel, play ball and get attention from all the girls.'
Roscoe was taken into hospital last week after contracting pneumonia.
The canine's condition had worsened with Hamilton
revealing Roscoe's heart had stopped when he was sedated last week. His heart
was restarted with Hamilton appealing to fans to keep Roscoe in their thoughts
when he announced the bulldog was in a coma.
Hamilton shared an emotional
statement on social media confirming Roscoe's death at the age of 12, with the
star sharing photos of their pair together.
“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.
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, and 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,
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. 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 have shown Roscoe over the years.
It has been so special to witness and feel.
He died on Sunday evening, 28th
September in my arms” he said.
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