Mon Feb 10 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Mourn the Loss of Beloved Dog, Chewie

**NEW YORK, NY** – Live with Kelly and Mark hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos delivered an emotional start to Wednesday’s show, announcing the death of their 17-year-old dog, Chewie. A visibly heartbroken Ripa fought back tears as she shared memories of the family pet, who passed away Tuesday.

Consuelos revealed that Chewie’s health had been declining for several weeks, with the dog experiencing decreased appetite, dehydration, and neurological issues. He described saying goodbye as “one of the toughest things we’ve had to do as a married couple.”

Ripa, initially silent, became overcome with emotion as Consuelos recounted how she adopted Chewie years ago on the show. She expressed gratitude for Chewie’s unwavering companionship, especially as their children left home for college. Ripa described Chewie’s “presidential” farewell, with friends and even the mail carrier coming to pay their respects.

Despite feeling guilt over grieving publicly amidst larger global issues, Ripa shared anecdotes about Chewie’s unique personality, highlighting her independent nature and reluctance to have her face kissed—a detail Ripa humorously contrasted with her post-mortem affection.

The couple also has a younger dog, Lena, and Ripa previously mentioned Chewie’s slowing down in recent months. Consuelos ended the segment by reassuring his wife and crew, stating, “We’re going to get through it all together.” The show then continued.

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