Ben Platt shared that his 4-year-old dog George died “way too early” in a May 10 Instagram post
The Broadway star called his dog his “first baby”
The actor received an outpouring of love from his famous friends in response, including comments from Rachel Zegler and Josh Gad
Ben Platt is mourning the death of his dog George long before he expected.
The Dear Evan Hansen star shared a heartfelt tribute to the late pup in a May 10 Instagram post, writing, “We had to say goodbye to George way too early yesterday.”
The 31-year-old actor, who is married to fellow Broadway performer Noah Galvin, shared that George, also known as Georgie, was named after the artist Georges Seurat — the subject of the Steven Sondheim musical Sunday in the Park with George, “because he was born with tiny pointillistic dots on his nose.”
Calling George his “first baby,” Platt shared that the couple only had the dog for four years, while not detailing what led to the pet’s early death.
“George saved me a million times and he brought unbridled joy to every single person he encountered,” Platt wrote. “He was the happiest and most loving boy I could ever imagine. He loved people more than anything, especially babies and children. I guess he was an angel, too perfect and special to be here for long.”
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Ben Platt and Noah Galvin with their dog, George
As the actor grieves George’s death, he shared that waking up without his dog “feels surreal and awful.”
“We will love you forever and ever, Georgie, you created our first little family,” Platt concluded his post. “Thank you for making us so happy. 💔🪽”
Platt received an outpouring of love from his celebrity pals in the comments, including his Pitch Perfect costar Brittany Snow, who wrote, “A perfect boy. Sending love 🥹”
Platt’s longtime bestie Beanie Feldstein commented, “the softest, sweetest to ever exist 🩵.”
Fellow theater star Josh Gad wrote, “One of the hardest things I’ve ever been through. I’m so sorry, Ben. Having just done it, I know this pain. Love you.”
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George the dog
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Snow White star Rachel Zegler, who has collaborated with Platt several times, wrote, “My heart. Babe. I’m so sorry. I love you.”
Platt first shared a photo of George on Instagram in January 2021. The pup has been a regular staple on his social media since.
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