Less than a month after ESPN broke the heartbreaking news of the dog's death. college football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit shared a letter he received from President Biden expressing his condolences.
Last month, Herbstreit shared the news on social media that she had to make a difficult decision after adopting Ben, a golden retriever. Fight against cancer.
ESPN commentator Kirk Herbstreit's dog Ben sits on the field before the Oklahoma Sooners vs. Tennessee Volunteers game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)
“It's really hard for me to write this, but because so many of you love and care about Ben, I wanted to let you know. Today we learned that the cancer has spread to all of Ben's organs. Okay, and there was nothing left for us to do but let him go,'' Herbstreit wrote.
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News of Ben's death drew an outpouring of support from the college football community.
Ben's popularity is obvious. White House.
“Politics aside, I was truly honored to receive a personal message from @POTUS sharing their gratitude and sympathy for the death of our beloved Ben,” Herbstreit wrote in a post on Wednesday.
Kirk Herbstreit's dog looks on from the set of ESPN's “College Gameday” at McMicken Commons at the University of Cincinnati on Nov. 5, 2021 in Cincinnati. (Imagine it)
“I just hope Ben knows how many people he touched.”
ESPN star Kirk Herbstreit announces the death of his dog Ben after a battle with cancer
Biden's letter, dated Nov. 22, spoke of Ben's impact on the community.
“Ben brought so much comfort and unconditional love to millions of Americans across the country. He was there in your happiest moments and your darkest days,” Biden's letter said. “He was sensitive to all kinds of emotions and feelings that cannot be put into words.”
“I know what it's like to lose a beloved pet, and I hope you can find some solace in cherishing the beautiful memories you shared with Ben. It was a child.”
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit walks his dog Ben before the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)
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Ben accompanied Herbstreit as he covered “Thursday Night Football” and “College Gameday” for Prime Video and ESPN. As Ben's health issues continue, Herbstreit updated Ben's many fans on social media.
“He was with me at home more than anyone else and traveled with me for work. He's such an easygoing companion. It was a tough day, but he will live in all of us forever. God bless his majestic soul and thank you for letting him be in me.'' The last ten years of my life have been such a blessing, I love you Ben. ”
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