John DiMaggio and his pet cat Roger

Mark Hamill Offers Condolences For John DiMaggio's Beloved Cat

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By Kristin Myers on April 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT

Voice actor John DiMaggio, who is probably best known for voicing Bender on “Futurama” recently lost his pet cat to cancer.

He took to social media to share the news, which had many fans and famous friends pouring in their condolences, including “Star Wars” alum Mark Hamill.

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John DiMaggio Says Goodbye To Beloved Pet Cat Roger

The “Disenchantment” voice actor posted a statement on both his Instagram and Twitter accounts announcing the news. “RIP my sweet guy,” he wrote. “Had to say goodbye yesterday after a long bout with the big C. Now you can rest easy, lil’ homie. Love you, pally, you’re the bestest boy ever. #Roger 🌈🌈🌈”

Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars” franchise and is also an accomplished voice actor in his own right, commented on the tweet with a broken-heart emoji.

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Another voice actor, Steve Blum, commented, “So sorry, bro. Sending you guys all the love.”

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Voice actor and comedian Jon Bailey wrote, “So very sorry, bro” along with a broken-heart emoji.

On Instagram, comedian Drew Droege commented, “I’m so sorry. Sending you both so much love.”

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Voice actress Lauren Tom commented, “So sorry John, we know how much you loved Roger…”

James Patrick Stuart wrote, “John, I am so very sorry for you and Kate. I feel your pain. Never met Roger but he was a legend.”

DiMaggio’s wife, Kate Miller, commented, “❤️❤️❤️ He loved Daddy.” The two have been married since 2014.

John DiMaggio's Wife Mourns The Loss Of Pet Cat Roger

She tweeted, “I’m not quite sure who or how I’m gonna be in a world without Roger. But in the words of A.A. Milne, ‘How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.’ Rest well, buddy. And thank god for you. #mainecoon #rogerfuzzygustavomauricemillerdimaggio #rescuecat.”

Many fans took to the comments to express their condolences for the late Roger.

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