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Actor David Duchovny Mourns Loss of Beloved Dog, Receives Outpouring of Support

David Duchovny has been met with an overwhelming wave of support from friends, fans, and former colleagues following the heartbreaking announcement of his dog Brick’s passing. The 63-year-old actor shared the sad news on Instagram, where he penned a heartfelt poem for his loyal companion to his 548,000 followers.

Among the first to offer condolences was Gillian Anderson, Duchovny’s co-star from “The X-Files.” Anderson expressed her sorrow, commenting, “Awww Double D I’m so sorry. He was your guy. RIP Brick Duchovny.”

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Duchovny’s touching tribute, which included a photo of him cuddling Brick, quickly went viral, amassing over 125,000 likes and 7,000 comments. In his post, he poignantly wrote, “I put down my dog this morning. And cried some. Mourning the loss of his mute expressive soul.” He continued by reflecting on the indifferent nature of the world, stating, “The world moves on in its blithe way and doesn’t care. About a little dog. It’s already as if he never existed. But he did. He sure did.”

Celebrities such as Leslie Mann, Ryan Paevey, and Claire Holt joined fans in expressing their sympathy. Mann sent love to Duchovny, while Paevey and Holt echoed the sentiments of many fans, sharing their condolences and understanding of his grief.

Brick, who had his own Instagram page with 16,000 followers, was remembered fondly in a final post, celebrating his joyful life journey from living under a highway to becoming a cherished family member and social media star. Brick had also participated in the #LickMyFace campaign with Duchovny in 2016, further endearing him to fans.

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