Kirk Herbstreit’s Dog Ben, Viral Football Mascot, Has Died

Kirk Herbstreit declares the demise of his beloved canine, Ben, who went viral because the ESPN analyst’s on-screen companion. In his Instagram tribute, Kirk shares that the golden retriever died on Thursday after a battle with most cancers. Kirk writes, ‘God, please bless his majestic soul and thanks for placing him in my life for the final 10 years — a real blessing. Love you, Ben.’