Jimmy Fallon Suffers Devastating Loss of Beloved Family Member: ‘Gosh, We Miss You So Much’

Condolences poured in as the late night talk show host’s family deals with the ‘immeasurable pain.’

Jimmy Fallon is mourning a devastating family loss.

The late night talk show host took to Instagram on Monday, Oct. 20 to announce the death of his pet dog, Gary.

Penning a heartfelt tribute, he expressed how long the four-legged friend had been a part of his life, and grief over her passing. “She was the last name we signed on every birthday card,” he opened the lengthy caption of the post.

He continued, sharing more with fans about his “first baby,” who was also, “a therapist, a pillow, a big sister, a schoolmarm, a comedian, a party girl and a rebel.”

“Definitely not a watchdog—she would have let burglars in and shown them where we kept the bacon and American cheese slices,” Fallon continued. “Always smiling even when she slept. She loved a good scratch and would lean into you if she liked you, though ‘if’ is generous—she did this for basically everyone.”

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He also shared gratefulness for her time spent with them. “She would jump into the pool immediately after being shampooed and dried (noooooo!) then she’d do her laps (backstroke – jk doggie paddle) then lie in the grass on her back doing bunny kicks with her tongue sticking out. That meant summer to me. 13 and a half years we were lucky to have with you.”

The heartbreaking social media update added how much the pooch’s presence is already missed. “Franny, Winnie, Mommy and I miss you. The house misses you.
The house is so quiet. The quiet is so loud. But that quiet is slowly being filled with stories about you and laughter amongst the sniffles,” he penned, before closing, “Thank you for everything. Gosh, we miss you so much. Goodnight, Gary.”

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Condolences Pour in for Jimmy Fallon & Family

In the comments section, fans sent well-wishes the Fallon family’s way as they mourn the huge loss.

“Ok now I’m crying. 😢❤️🐾 Thinking of the Fallon family. I know it’s hard,” one empathized, while another included, “So sorry for your loss ❤️ Losing a dog is an immeasurable pain. Sending you love and light ✨.”

More sweet comments read, “We all loved Gary 😍 So sorry for this crushing loss 😢,” “Hey jimmy. I’m so sorry for your loss. Absolutely heartbreaking. 💔,” “Rest easy sweet girl ❤️,” “What a beautiful tribute to such a special family member we. I’m so sorry for your loss, her memories will live on with you always ❤️🐾🌈,” and “Such a loving description of a life as a beloved dog and family member❤️❤️❤️.”

Famous faces also joined in, sending love and condolences after Gary’s death.

“Sending so much love ❤️,” Shark Tank‘s Barbara Corcoran wrote, while Twilight actor Taylor Lautner said, “Sending you all the love in the world jimmy 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼.”

Kelly Ripa offered, “Really sorry guys 💔 rip Gary 🕊️,” and singer Alessia Cara dropped, “such a beautiful tribute. love to you & the fam❣️.”