The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Shannon Storms Beador’s beloved golden retriever dog, Archie, has passed away. The news of his death comes after Shannon announced he had been diagnosed with brain cancer a week earlier.
Shannon took to Instagram on Thursday, May 14, where she announced that heaven gained “a new special angel.” “Archie passed away yesterday and the girls and I are heartbroken,” she wrote in the caption of the post. “For the last 10 years, Archie wasn’t just my dog — he was my constant comfort, protector, best friend, and truly the real ‘man’ in my life.”
“I have been through so many highs and lows and through every good time and every heartache, Archie was always by my side and loved me every single day,” she continued. “Never judging me and always giving pure, loyal, and unconditional love.”
Shannon adopted the family dog in 2016 after a RHOC viewer found him for their family, and Shannon has shared so many special memories with him over the past 10 years. Â She further revealed that she was so happy to share Archie with Bravo viewers. “I am grateful so many fans had the chance to watch Archie grow up,” she added. “Everyone that got to know him could see his gentle heart and sweet soul. He was loved so much and felt all of it, even winning his Best Appearance award at BravoCon.”
Shannon Storms Beador’s daughters pay tribute to their dog Archie after his passing
Shannon’s daughters also mourned the loss of Archie on Instagram. Her oldest daughter, Sophie Beador, took to Instagram on Thursday, where she posted so many sweet photos that she had taken with her dog over the years. “Archie has always been an integral member of our family. Everyone who met him fell in love with him instantly,” she wrote. “I will never forget his smile whether his head was out of the car window or he was chasing his ball into the ocean. I feel so blessed that he was brought into my family and his loss is immeasurable. I can’t wait until I see him again one day.”
One of Shannon’s twin daughters, Adeline Beador, who attends Parsons School of Design, took to Instagram where she posted a touching tribute to her late dog. “I could not have asked for a better dog to grow up with,” she wrote. “I’m so grateful to have had as much time with him as I did. He has touched so many hearts and truly was a girl’s best friend. I know he’s either taking a swim at his favorite beach or chasing tennis balls in fields he has probably dreamed of.”
Shannon revealed in the caption of her post that her third daughter, Stella Beador, was able to spend Archie’s last day with him. “Stella was able to fly home from Paris, and Archie spent his last day doing his favorite things — standing in the ocean, sitting in the park, and eating, a lot of eating. More than just his usual carrots,” she wrote.
Shannon Storms Beador’s RHOC friends and Andy Cohen show her support
Andy Cohen and Shannon’s RHOC friends took to the comments of the post where they shared their support for Shannon and her daughters after Archie’s passing. “I am so sorry,” Andy wrote, along with a red heart emoji.
“Love you so much, Shannon,” Jennifer Pedranti wrote. “I know how much you loved that boy..and how much he loved you! Sending you big hugs. Archie was truly the best.”
Tamra Judge wrote: “Sweet Archie is now running free in heaven with all the tennis balls his heart desires. Thinking of you and the girls.”
“Heartbreaking. He will be missed,” Gina Kirschenheiter wrote.Â
“Sweet Archie…now looking after you all. Sending all my love,” Heather Dubrow added.Â
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Shannon and her daughters now have their second golden retriever, Troy, whom she adopted last year, to keep them company during this hard time. Shannon expressed her gratitude to Troy in the caption of the post when speaking on Archie’s passing.
“One of the most selfless and thoughtful things Archie did was bring Troy into our lives so we aren’t alone,” she wrote. “There is such a void in our household right now. Troy continues to look for his big brother which is heartbreaking. I keep thinking he is just taking a nap but Archie is now a very special angel in heaven and is swimming, running and playing catch with no more pain. The girls and I are so blessed to have spent 10 years with the most incredible companion anyone could ask for.”
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