Bo, the dog of Barack Obama, who became a star of the White House, died Saturday of cancer, announced the former American president, evoking his "
soft and constant presence in our lives
".
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Barack Obama had promised his two daughters Malia and Sasha that they could have a dog after his election victory in 2008 and Bo made his entry into the family. “
Today (Saturday) our family lost a true friend and loyal companion
,” the former president announced on Twitter, who also posted photos showing him with his dog as well as his children.
Bo, a white and black Portuguese water dog, was a gift from Senator Edward Kennedy to the Obama family. He had appeared regularly at White House events, had met the Pope, visited children in hospital, and flew on the Presidential Air Force One plane. “
As a family, Bo will be sadly missed
,” ex-first lady Michelle Obama said on Instagram.