Dwayne Johnson Announces Heartbreaking Death of His Dog Hobbs in Emotional Post: ‘Numb Over This Loss'

Mar. 15, 2025

Dwayne Johnson pictured with his late dog Hobbs.Photo:Dwayne Johnson/Instagram

Dwayne Johnson/Instagram

Dwayne Johnsonis mourning the loss of his pet pooch.

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the actor, 52, announced the death of his dog Hobbs in anInstagram carouselof photos and videos of himself spending time with his furry friend over the years.

“RIP 💔 Hobbs I’ve been numb over this loss, but we’re so grateful for every ounce of pure love he gave our entire family and we’re so grateful he didn’t suffer long as he quietly and bravely left in the night,” his caption read.

He continued, “Lately, there’s been a lot that’s too big to talk about. Lonesome, lonely, heard it’s all the same.”

“One of my favorite songs felt appropriate here, as I wonder what’s going on his new world, because I know what it’s like in mine,” Johnson added. “Not sure how spirits work but come back and visit every once in a while so we can get in trouble and laugh again. 🥃💔.”

Dwayne Johnson and his dog Hobbs.Dwayne Johnson/Instagram

In the first slide, Johnson smiled as rested his head on Hobbs as they both lay on the ground in an adorable clip.

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The carousel also featured a Polaroid photo of the pup, who joined the Johnson family in 2016, and more snaps of the dog licking and playing with Johnson.

Expressing their condolences in the comment section, one person wrote: “He lived in love, that’s what’s important. RIP ❤️.”

“Rest well and easy Hobbs 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥺🥺🥺,” a second added.

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Johnson often shared content of his furry friend on social media. In November 2024 he proudly posted photos of Hobbs joining him on hisGQcover shoot, while in 2019 he revealed that hecast Hobbsin hisFast & FuriousmovieHobbs & Shaw.

Back in 2022, the dog lover alsosurprised a familywith a rescue puppy during a screening of his animated filmDC League of Super Pets.

“I LOVE surprising audiences of our @sevenbucksprod films, but this #DCSuperPets screening surprise was special,” he wroteon Instagramat the time.

“I dressed up as my character, KRYPTO, and surprised two audiences here at @cinemark in LA. Best part was finding a loving home with the Hernandez family for my lil' guy, Quail,” he continued. “An incredible night all in the spirit of celebrating PETS.”

source: people.com