{
  "id": 6829390,
  "title": "Goodbye, Tucker: the golden retriever who made millions smile",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/goodbye-tucker-the-golden-retriever-who-made-millions-smile-6829390",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/09/12/goodbye-tucker-the-golden-retriever-who-made-millions-smile"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tucker Budzyn, a golden retriever puppy, became an internet sensation in 2018 after his ice cube video went viral. His human, Courtney Budzyn, created an Instagram account to share his antics with friends and family. By six months old, Tucker already had 60,000 followers on various social media platforms. His success led Courtney and her husband, Mike, to leave their jobs and focus on Tucker and his online presence. Tucker's popularity stemmed from his expressive face, soulful eyes, and apparent opinions about life, which made people feel familiar with him. As Tucker aged, he faced a diagnosis of lymphoma at age eight, but despite the cancer treatment and its side effects, he remained active and happy. His final weeks were filled with ordinary pleasures like going to the park, swimming, and wrestling with his \"son,\" Todd. Tragically, Tucker passed away at age eight, leaving behind a legacy of joy and comfort for millions. In response to his death, fans shared condolences and memories, and a children's book about Tucker's adventures is set to be released on November 17.",
  "summary": "An internet sensation, the beloved golden retriever brought joy to millions before his death from cancer complications at age eight.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Goodbye, Tucker: the golden retriever who made millions smile",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/goodbye-tucker-the-golden-retriever-who-made-millions-smile",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}