Mickey Rourke's Dog Passes Away

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Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke's beloved dog has reportedly died.

The actor's chihuahua Loki died at the age of 18, his publicist told USA Today. Rourke is an avid dog lover, often carrying Loki to events with him. Loki and Rourke recently posed together in a PSA for PETA.

Rourke thanked his dog's at the Golden Globes when he won for his role in 'The Wrestler.' "I'd like to thank all my dogs, the ones who are here and the ones who aren't here anymore. Sometimes when a man’s alone, that’s all you got is your dog. And they’ve meant the world to me,” he said in his speech.

Published 2/18/09 by the Insider

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  • My sweet little chihuahua passed away yesterday, and I came across this in my attempts to scour the internet for ANYTHING to alleviate my grief. I give heartfelt condolences, Mr. Rourke. God bless.
    Anonymous 3/29/09 Reply
  • i am 63 years old, and this is my first fan letter. your portrayal in the THE WRESTLER, is one of the most luminous , nuanced performances i have ever seen. i am sorry for your loss of loki, and i know it hurts no less because she was older. sean...
    Anonymous 3/9/09 Reply
  • Dear Mr. Rourke: My beloved Chihuahua recently died and I can empathize with your immense pain and the void in your life. Even though I'm sure our little ones are being cared for by St. Francis and all the angels until we're reunited, there's a...
    Anonymous 2/28/09 Reply
  • mickey.. I have been your biggest fan scince wild orchards..and have seen all of your movies..have just seen the wrestler..It was amazing..It had me in tears...It doesnt matter how much surgery youve had. I can still see the old mickey through those...
    Anonymous 2/27/09 Reply
  • mickey.. I have been your biggest fan scince wild orchards..and have seen all of your movies..have just seen the wrestler..It was amazing..It had me in tears...It doesnt matter how much surgery youve had. I can still see the old mickey through those...
    Anonymous 2/27/09 Reply
  • Dear Mickey,

    My deepest sympathies go out to you, for the loss of your beloved Loki, and I understand that another one of your babies passed away this month as well.

    Please stay strong at this most difficult time. I know what you are going...
    Anonymous 2/24/09 Reply
  • My condolences to Mickey Rourke for his beloved Loki
    Anonymous 2/23/09 Reply
  • Who the hell cares. Mickey looks dead, imbalmed already. This is just another pitty reason to rob Brad Pitt and his costars of thier oscars. I don't plan on watching, no one black is going to win anyway and they already have plans to rob brad. Whats...
    Anonymous 2/19/09 Reply
  • My deepest sympathy go out to you on the loss of your beloved Loki. The memories you hold dear in your heart will see you through this sad time, one day you will be together again.
    Anonymous 2/19/09 Reply
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    Anonymous 2/18/09 Reply
  • My heart goes out to Mickey Rourke. The loss of a beloved pet can be devastating. It was obvious that he loved Loki.
    Anonymous 2/18/09 Reply
  • i so agree with mickey. i also am a dog lover, and peta person.
    we need more people with that attitude.
    heidi
    xoxoxo
    Anonymous 2/18/09 Reply
  • This is really sad news, and just when he’s getting so much good press. I just read a fantastic review of The Wrestler on EverHype (www.everhype.com/?utm_source=bc) and they called is “Pleasing” and gave it 3.5 stars. I totally agree, and send my...
    Anonymous 2/18/09 Reply
  • This is really sad news, and just when he’s getting so much good press. I just read a fantastic review of The Wrestler on EverHype (www.everhype.com/?utm_source=bc) and they called is “Pleasing” and gave it 3.5 stars. I totally agree, and send my...
    Anonymous 2/18/09 Reply
  • I would like to extend my sympathies to Mickey Rourke. I know what it is like to lose a precious canine member of the family, being an avid dog lover myself. Although I am not too much of a fan of his movies, I am somewhat of a fan of his loving...
    Anonymous 2/18/09 Reply
    • you are soooo right cause i really love animals too.it would be really hard to get over losing mans best friend.im sorry,man.
      Anonymous 2/18/09