'Lost' Star Jorge Garcia's Dog Hit and Killed by a Car

Tragedy struck Jorge Garcia as he prepared to leave the island of Oahu, Hawaii, his home for the past six years. His beloved Chihuahua Nunu was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street.
Garcia, who played Hurley on the hit show 'Lost,' updated his blog, '
Dispatches From the Island,' yesterday with the news. "It breaks my heart to tell you that yesterday as we were preparing to all go to the airport Nunu was struck by a car as she crossed the street," Garcia wrote. "She died in my arms."
The actor wrote frequently about his dog on his blog and would post photos of Nunu playing and chewing on toys regularly.
In his blog post about his dog's death, Garcia revealed where they'll bury Nunu, "We are burying her in the Pet Garden at Valley of the Temple in Kaneohe. Nunu hated the water so we couldn't bring ourselves to having her ashes scattered in the ocean. Three months from now you'll be able to find a bronze plaque inscribed with just her name there. If you'd like to leave a flower or a toy, I'm sure she'd love it."
Garcia is leaving Hawaii and returning to Los Angeles, his home before he landed the role of a lifetime on 'Lost.'
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(to the PopEater writer) And? ............. This news shouldn't be printed. Why? Did you ever grieve over the loss of your own dog or cat? Didn't the writer know that? What's so special about the Hollywood dog?
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My heart breaks for the loss of his beloved dog.
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Sometimes in spite of our best efforts to keep our animals safe...accidents happen. My pets touch my heart and bring me unconditional love that my abusive family never did. I am sorry for your loss Jorge. You obviously cherished every moment that you had with Nunu. Please ignore the rude and hyper critical jerks!
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All my sympathies for the loss of your beloved dog.
My heart breaks for you.
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I am sincerely sorry when anyone looses a pet but why was the dog off leash. This tragedy was preventable and the owner's fault.
Hopefully he and other people reading this will learn from this,if the dog is not in an enclosed area do not let it off leash!!!!!
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"Dog hit by car..." can we say "slow news day?"
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Jesus people... for all we know the dog might have ran out while the door was open for a second. All of you saying Jorge deserved it for not having the dog on a leash are some cold hearted a holes. Let me guess, none of you have EVER made a mistake before, or momentarily got distracted? For you to say it serves him right to lose his beloved dog need to stop being so judgemental. Sorry for your loss Jorge, RIP Nunu
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I am so sorry for Jorge and his family on their loss. I have 3 Chihuahuas & would be devastated by losing any one of them.
I NEVER allow my dogs to walk across a street [they are all ~ 5 pounds]. I ALWAYS carry them. Careless or reckless drivers have nearly hit us several times. These drivers just "whip around the corner" @ "top speed" & if someone is crossing the street @ that time....... they can be hit.......
Anyway, I am so sorry for Nunu. I hope that Jorge will consider rescuing another dog and learning from this tragedy.
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Doggie Obits, Hmmm, shouldn't this be under Paw-nation.
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what a beautiful and peaceful place to lay your dog to rest...I'm so sorry for your loss...
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Why do great big guys get tiny dogs anyway? They look so silly together, and it makes the guy look even fatter ..
Get a German Sherpherd, Doberman or even a Pit, guys ..
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Jorge my sincere condolences to you and little Nunu. R.I.P. Nunu, you will be missed.
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Nicely put. R.I.P. Nunu, you will be missed always.
"Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
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Me- I have four dogs and I would never let them off the leash that is just stupidity the guy is a jerk and I hope it will be something he always remembers if god forbid he gets another dog or any animal again. I dont really care what you think I can say what I want and let people know the show sucks if you dont like it too bad.I have a heart unlike you and people like this moron who should never have an animal, so now you can shutup dimwit.
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