Frasier's dog Eddie dies aged 16

edited November -1 in General Discussion
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Moose the dog, better known as Eddie in US sitcom Frasier, has died aged 16 in Los Angeles, his trainer has said.
The Jack Russell terrier passed away of old age last week at trainer Mathilde Halberg's home, she told People magazine and the Access Hollywood show.

"He just had an incredible charisma and was a such a free spirit," Ms Halberg said of Moose, who appeared in 192 Frasier episodes from 1993.

Moose shared the part of Eddie with his son, Enzo.

He made his first appearance on the long-running Cheers spin-off in the first episode on 16 September 1993, retiring 10 years later in 2003. The show finished in 2004.

'Consummate professional'

His fictional owner, retired policeman Marty Crane (John Mahoney), announced the dog's full name was Eddie Spaghetti: "Because he has worms."

Moose's ability to stare at lead actor Kelsey Grammer for extended periods became a running joke on the programme.


Moose was renowned for being able to stare at Kelsey Grammer

When he had to lick his co-stars, however, liver pate was dabbed behind their ears to achieve the required response, Mahoney once revealed.

During the height of Frasier's popularity, Moose received more fan mail than any of his human counterparts.

"He's like a robot," Mahoney told Animal Press magazine in 1994. "A consummate professional who works hard learning his tricks."

Moose also played the title role in 2000 film My Dog Skip.

According to Ms Halberg, Moose was 16-and-a-half when he died on Thursday.

Other sources, however, quote his birthdate as 24 December 1990, which would make him 15 at the time of his demise.

Comments

  • This is the saddest thing I have heard in the news for a long time haha.
  • i was well gutted

    eddie rulled
  • Didn't Kelsey Grammar play Beast in the new XMen movie, that of which I have not yet seen(so don't ruin it for me!)?

    16? That's about 77 in human years.. but, I thought dog's died after about 12 years of age?
  • Yes, yes he did. Awesome film.

    And no, smaller dogs dont die at like 12... 12 is a good age for like a labrador or something. Both my old dogs died at 15 and 16.... and no, in dog years 16 is more like 112.... smile.gif
  • RIP Moose.
  • QUOTE (The End Has No Jen @ Jul 1 2006, 04:37 AM)
    Yes, yes he did. Awesome film.

    And no, smaller dogs dont die at like 12... 12 is a good age for like a labrador or something. Both my old dogs died at 15 and 16.... and no, in dog years 16 is more like 112.... smile.gif


    The dog to human age calculator/website lied to me then!

    ...This is why I have cats. dry.gif
  • Ah i loved my cat (but i had to get him put to sleep last summer. And now I have another dog) anyway, my cat thought he was a dog. he used to give paw haha (that nearly sounded rude) he was the best cat ever. i miss him sad.gif

    /off-topicness

    Also Kikky, your Dan gif in your sig is identical to one somebody else had, but it said "look what dan can do" haha. Wish i could remember who that was.....
  • aww that dog was awesome and so cute. my doggie is the same breed as him except she has a smooth coat.
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