TikTok Dog Dies At 8: Internet star Tucker Budzyn dies after chemo complication; fans mourn online

Tucker Budzyn, the beloved golden retriever who became a TikTok and social media sensation, has died at eight after a sudden complication during lymphoma treatment. His owner, Courtney Budzyn, said Tucker initially responded well to chemotherapy and entered partial remission before an intestinal infection rapidly worsened his condition. Despite emergency treatment, veterinarians could not save him. Courtney shared an emotional tribute, saying Tucker was “part of my soul,” as fans mourned his loss.