Stern’s English bulldog, Bianca, passes away
Bianca, the English bulldog belonging to Howard Stern and his wife Beth Ostrosky Stern, has passed away.
Ostrosky Stern broke the news on Twitter this week, saying, “We lost our precious Bianca today. My sweet little girl, may you rest in peace. I love you forever.”
Howard Stern, who has Bianca’s name tattooed on his arm, also tweeted: “Tough day today my friends. Thanks for all the kind messages. Give your dog a hug for me tonight.”
The 10-year-old English bulldog participated in the couple’s New York wedding in 2008, and her photo is on the cover of Ostrosky Stern’s 2010 book (no relation to ohmidog!), “Oh My Dog: How to Choose, Train, Groom, Nurture, Feed and Care for Your New Best Friend.”
According to MSNBC, Bianca was purchased in 2002 from a “rescue breeder.” (Maybe they meant a breed rescue.) There has been no word on the cause of death.
The dog would often accompany Ostrosky Stern, who is a spokesperson for the North Shore Animal League, on appearances.
(Photo: Beth Ostrosky Stern’s Twitter page)
Posted by jwoestendiek July 20th, 2012 under Muttsblog.
Tags: america's got talent, animals, beth ostrosky stern, bianca, bulldog, dead, death, dogs, english bulldog, grief, howard stern, north shore animal league, oh my dog, pet, pets, twitter
Comments
Comment from jackey
Time July 23, 2012 at 6:17 pm
ok idiots MSNBC animal rescue and breeding DO NOT MIX… get it right geez! Beth is a wonderful animal advocate and has rescued many dogs/cats to live in her own home including BIANCA~!
Comment from Sandy
Time July 24, 2012 at 1:05 pm
So sorry – know how hard it is to lose a four-legged child! Lost our beloved Bernese, Lucia in May. Take comfort in knowing that you gave her the best life possible!
Comment from Alice
Time August 21, 2012 at 9:05 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss of your beautiful baby Bianca . She was so blessed to have you both in her life as I’m sure you feel blessed to have her. Will miss hearing Bianca stories on the air. Rip Bianca 
you will be missed
Comment from Valerie Melton
Time July 21, 2012 at 9:04 pm
My deepest sympathies to the Sterns in the passing of Bianca. Dogs are family members like any other. Condolences for your loss.