ROB Marciano has shared an update as he battles heartbreaking loss within his family.
The Good Morning America weatherman revealed the devastating passing of his family’s dog, Sunny, in an Instagram post on Saturday.
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“Our beloved family dog Sunny… the sweetest, smartest pup you’ll ever meet, has left our world,” Marciano’s post reads.
“She was with us only 5 years. Sunny was my very first dog, and my very best friend. I’m crushed.”
Sunny was a Beagle, Coonhound, and German Shepard mix, Marciano shared.
Marciano goes on to share that Sunny had recently become lethargic and was hobbling, only to find out that what they believed to be Lyme disease was actually aggressive cancer.
“Anyone that has had to put a family dog down knows this pain,” he continued.
“Their innocence and unconditional love is unmatched. Not being able to know exactly what they’re feeling is paralyzing. Watching them take their last breath at your hand is beyond heartbreaking.”
Sunny was rescued by the family in June 2017.
“Rarely on a leash, and nearly always by my side, Sunny had my back… she had all of our backs… and our hearts,” Marciano wrote.
“Technically Sunny is a ‘rescue dog’ — which I always thought was a self-serving thing to say — but she was indeed a rescue dog… SHE rescued ME… and part of my soul has died along with her.”
News of Sunny’s passing comes as Marciano shared an update about his summer travels.
In a Sunday post, the meteorologist showed off the greenery he has been surrounded by on a summer trip to Oregon.
A compilation of pictures and videos shows Rob in the forest with friends, soaking up the best of the outdoors.
He captioned the post: “Nothing short of a soul-filling five days in Oregon.
“Seeing life-long friends and some of my favorite spots in this spectacular state.”
In a recent post, the meteorologist showed off the greenery he was surrounded by on a summer trip to Oregon.
A compilation of pictures and videos shows Rob in the forest with friends, soaking up the best of the outdoors.
He captioned the post: “Nothing short of a soul-filling five days in Oregon.
“Seeing life-long friends and some of my favorite spots in this spectacular state.”
Recently, The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed Rob has been going through a secret divorce amid his hiatus.
His wife of 11 years, Eryn, filed for divorce on June 18, 2021, according to New York court records.
Despite the divorce, the exes appeared to be co-parenting amicably during a Spring Break trip to Walt Disney World with their kids, according to Rob’s Instagram.
Rob also used to work for news affiliate KATU in Portland, Oregon.