Sunny, the beloved Obama family dog, dies at age 13
The Portuguese Water Dog, a cherished member of the Obama family and White House resident, has passed away at 13.
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Sunny, the beloved Portuguese Water Dog of the Obama family, has passed away at the age of 13. Former President Barack Obama announced the sad news on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, expressing that the family had lost a cherished member. Sunny died the previous day, on Tuesday.
Sunny joined the Obama family at the White House in 2013 during President Obama's second term, serving as a lively companion to their first dog, Bo. Known for her energetic and loyal disposition, she was a familiar and beloved presence during their time in the White House.
The former president remembered Sunny as "a force of nature," always ready for adventure and deeply loved by the entire family, including his daughters and the White House staff. Her passing comes more than five years after the Obamas also mourned the loss of Bo, who died in 2021.
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