Tillman, a skateboarding English bulldog who gained popularity on YouTube and The Rose Parade, has passed away at 10 years old.
Tillman’s owner and “best bud” Ron Davis made the announcement Tillman’s official Facebook page.
I’m sorry to announce the world lost a true legend… My best bud Tillman passed away last night, of natural causes. We…
Posted by Tillman on Wednesday, October 28, 2015
“We spent 10 years making so many incredible memories skating, surfing and hanging out together,” Davis wrote of his friend. “No words can truly describe how much he’ll be missed.”
Tillman became a huge sensation when a video of him skateboarding was uploaded to YouTube in 2007.
But, it was not just skateboarding that Tillman enjoyed, he was also a surfer!
Tillman’s popularity led to a contract with Natural Balance Pet Food and several appearances in The Rose Parade:
According to the Ventura County Star, Tillman was suffering from a heart muscle disease and passed away while en route to a hospital.
RIP Tillman.
Surfs up! I caught big waves at the 6th Annual Surf Dog Competition on Sunday. Follow my new Instagram to see more of me in action! (www.instagram.com/tillmanskates)
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