Jesse Tyler Ferguson is mourning the loss of his canine co-star. On Sunday, news broke that Beatrice the Frenchie, who played Stella on Modern Family, had passed away.
According to The Blast, the beloved pup died shortly after the fan-favorite ABC comedy wrapped its final episode on February 21.
Known as Jay Pritchett's (Ed O'Neill) family pet, Stella joined the Modern Family cast back in season 2 when the patriarch reluctantly got a dog and hilariously grew to love her more than his wife Gloria (Sofia Vergara).
The role was initially played by another adorable canine until Beatrice took over in season 4. After learning of Beatrice's passing, Jesse took to social media to express his condolences. "Rest In Peace sweet Beatrice," he shared.
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