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Former President Obama announces death of beloved family dog, Bo

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People take photos of first dog Bo while touring the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 1, 2015. The White House on Wednesday ended a long-standing ban on tourists taking photos or using social media during public tours of the building. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Former President Barack Obama announced the death of the family's beloved dog, Bo.

The former president shared the heartbreaking news, along with a series of pictures, on social media Saturday afternoon.

"Today, our family lost a true friend and loyal companion," the former president posted on Twitter. "Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives — happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and every day in between."

He was exactly what we needed and more than we ever expected. We will miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/CHweCxwJ7a
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021