On the morning of October 18, Hải Anh, the owner of the famous dog Nguyễn Văn Dúi, unexpectedly announced that his beloved pet had passed away.
“Hello everyone! I am Hải Anh, Dúi’s owner. Dúi was bitten by a snake and passed away this morning, everyone! On behalf of Dúi, I sincerely thank you all for the love and gifts you’ve given him over time. I’m very emotional right now, so this is all I can say!” Hải Anh shared.
Immediately, netizens flooded the comments with surprise and sorrow for the dog. “Rest in peace, little one. Thank you for being part of this world,” “This news hit me like a thunderbolt! Love you, Dúi, hope you find peace in the dog and cat world,” “We love and miss you. Thank you for bringing joy and warmth to everyone. Thanks to your owner for sharing Dúi with the world!” were some of the heartfelt messages.
Nguyễn Văn Dúi first went viral online around late February 2020. This pup caught attention with his cheeky, playful face. His chubby body, smoky gray fur, and especially his side-glancing eyes made him look even more hilarious.
At that time, Dúi gained 32,000 followers on Facebook in just four days. His fame didn’t stop in Vietnam, Nguyễn Văn Dúi’s popularity spread internationally, appearing on platforms like Baidu and Twitter, sparking widespread chatter.
Currently, the dog’s fanpage has nearly 240,000 followers.
Some of Dúi’s memes that once took social media by storm
