‘Queer Eye’ Cast Members Remember Bruley, the Honorary Sixth Member of the Fab Five
Bruley, the french bulldog-guest star on Netflix’s Queer Eye, died of a heart attack. His owner, Michelle Silva, shared the announcement on Bruley’s Instagram account on Oct. 3, 2019. Now, fans and cast members
Bruley, the lovable french bulldog from ‘Queer Eye’ died at 10-years-old
It’s no surprise that the experts on Netflix’s Queer Eye love animals. Antoni Porowski is a known corgi fan, while Jonathan Van Ness has multiple cats. One animal that even Queer Eye fans fell in love with was Bruley, the french bulldog who frequently appeared on episodes of Netflix’s original series.
On Thursday, Oct. 3, Bruley’s owner shared the news that the dog died in her arms after suffering a heart attack. Fans of the show were devastated, some even sharing their condolences on social media.
Bruley’s owner shared an emotional post on Instagram
This Queer Eye mascot was loved both on an off the screen by his owner, Queer Eye producer, Michelle Silva. Silva ran an Instagram account of Bruley, where the french bulldog accumulated over 290,000 followers. She announced his passing on this platform, along with an emotional letter to the Instagram followers.
“In the last year of his life, he found fame! Over the course of 16 episodes of [Queer Eye], in just a few moments on screen, you guys all got a glimpse of the Bru I knew and loved. He was hilarious, stubborn, sometimes inappropriate, and always a sucker for a snack. He was pure love,” wrote his owner.
“I’ve realized, I don’t want to stop sharing the best of Bru,” she continued, discussing his Instagram account. “I also want to show you a little of what it was like the last few months dealing with an ailing dog in heart failure as more and more dogs are being diagnosed with the same issues. I was so close to completing Bru’s website with long-awaited merch. I’ll get there in time. I’ve also been exploring non-profit opportunities and getting involved in bulldog rescue. There is so much Bru inspired, and it’s so much bigger than I even realized.”
Members of the Fab Five, including Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk, and Antoni Porowski, shared their condolences
Queer Eye members, including Jonathan Van Ness and Bobby Berk, shared their messages about Bruley on social media. Even the Queer Eye Twitter account wrote, “RIP to our dear Bru Bru! Each time we returned to our loft in Kansas City, you were always there to greet us, and that brought us so much joy. We hope you have an endless supply of treats to munch on.”
There were many tributes by fans of Queer Eye, from posting pictures and videos on social media to comment on Bruley’s Instagram account. Fab Five member, Antoni Porowski shared a message via his Instagram story, writing, “rest in puppy peace, because all dogs go to heaven, little one.”
Fans can see Bruley in episodes of Queer Eye, available for streaming on Netflix.
