It’s a sad day forLegally Blondefans everywhere, with starReese Witherspoonannouncing that the movie’s beloved Chihuahua Bruiser Woods, a.k.a. Moonie, haspassed away. The news was first confirmed by the dog’s trainer,Sue Chip, who sent out a photo of the beloved pooch withReese Witherspoonthat was taken during the actress' Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony back in 2010. Here’s whatReese Witherspoonhad to say in a statement to herInstagramfollowers earlier today.
“With a sad heart, I have to let all the #LegallyBlonde fans know that Bruiser Woods (also known as Moonie) passed away yesterday. He was a sweet little Chihuahua who was very loved. I will never forget all the days we spent together … I’m sure his tail is wagging in the sky. Sending love to his trainer, the wonderful @tailsticks #RIPBruiser”
Legally Blondewas the only movie that Moonie starred in, with another pooch namedMoondoggietaking over for the sequel,Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, & Blonde.Reese Witherspoonrevealed in October that she wants to seeLegally Blonde 3happen sometime soon, but it isn’t known if that project is in active development or not. Here’s what Moonie’s trainerSue Chiphad to say in her statement about Moonie’s passing, revealing the pint-sized dog was 18 years old at the time of hisdeath
“On this day - a day of “throwbacks” I give you one of the greatest little dogs…“Moonie” ofLegally Blondefame. I’m sad to say that this morning in Los Angeles he left us. He was a whopping 18 years old. I remember the day I brought him home as a puppy.”
The firstLegally Blondetook in $96.4 million domestically and $141.7 million worldwide, from just an $18 million budget. The 2003 sequelLegally Blonde 2: Red, White, & Blondetook in $90.1 million at the domesticbox officeand $124.9 million worldwide from a $45 million budget. While thesequeldidn’t fare quite as well as the original, the franchise still has a strong fan base, who will likely be mourning the loss of Bruiser Woods today. Take a look at the Instagram photos from bothReese WitherspoonandSue Chipas they pay tribute to the late Moonie.
