Tillman, the English bulldog who captured hearts showing off his skateboarding and surfing skills in viral videos, died earlier this week. He was 10.
His owner, Ron Davis, announced the sad news in a heartfelt Facebook posting.
“I’m sorry to announce the world lost a true legend... My best bud Tillman passed away last night, of natural causes,” Davis wrote. “We spent 10 years making so many incredible memories skating, surfing and hanging out together. No words can truly describe how much he’ll be missed. Thanks for all the good times, Tilly.”
The Los Angeles Times noted that the famous pooch suffered from an irregular heartbeat and when he began panting frantically, Davis rushed to get him to the veterinary hospital. However, Tillman died on the way there.
"He was my best friend, my brother and my shadow, and when it was show time, it was amazing,” Davis said. "He made millions and millions of people smile throughout the world. He was a little 60-pound butterball of inspiration for a lot of people.”
Tillman will always be remembered for the Internet sensation he was and his videos will continue to be viewed and admired by dog lovers for years to come.