US EditionMartin Clunes announces death of 'fantastic' Doc Martin co-star live on air
- During a broadcast of The One Show on May 1, 2023, Martin Clunes shared the heartbreaking news that Dodger, the dog who played Buddy on the popular ITV drama Doc Martin, had passed away.
- Dodger had retired in 2019 after being diagnosed with doggy dementia, which led his trainer Sonia Turner to decide on his retirement, and the dog did not appear in the show's final 2022 season.
- Dodger joined Doc Martin in its fourth season in 2009 and remained a key on-screen pet companion to Martin Clunes' character until the ninth season in 2019, across almost a decade of filming.
- Clunes highlighted the humorous contrast in his character's relationship with Dodger, noting that despite his character’s aversion to dogs, the dogs themselves were quite fond of him. Meanwhile, Dodger's trainer expressed heartfelt thanks for the many messages of sympathy received.
- Dodger's passing in 2023, a couple years after Doc Martin ended in 2022, elicited heartfelt tributes and highlighted the dog's lasting impact on fans and cast alike.
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Nottingham PostMartin Clunes announces death of 'fantastic' Doc Martin co-star live on air
Martin Clunes, who played the titular role in ITV's Doc Martin, has announced the death of a co-star from the show whilst appearing on the BBC's The One Show
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