Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama’s dog, Bo, has died after a battle with cancer.
Obama and his wife, Michelle, shared the news of Bo’s passing on Instagram. Both expressed sorrow at the death of a dog the former president described as a “true friend and loyal companion.”
The Portuguese water dog was a gift to the Obamas from the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who was a key supporter of Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.
Bo and a companion dog, Sunny, were constant presences around the White House and popular among visitors, often joining the Obamas for public events.
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