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.
John DiMaggio Says Goodbye To Beloved Pet Cat Roger
RIP my sweet guy. 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 🌈🌈🌈 @ Los Angeles, California https://t.co/LQGPHQqrds
— John DiMaggio (@TheJohnDiMaggio) April 18, 2022
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.
💔
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 18, 2022
Another voice actor, Steve Blum, commented, “So sorry, bro. Sending you guys all the love.”
So sorry, bro. Sending you guys all the love.
— Steve Blum 🔜 Kawaii Kon (@blumspew) April 19, 2022
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.”
So very sorry, bro 💔🥺
— Jon Bailey (@EpicVoiceGuy) April 18, 2022
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
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 pic.twitter.com/uuw5B4swJV
— Kate Miller (@iamkatemiller) April 19, 2022
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.
The coolest. ❤️🩹 Hope Monty’s doin’ ok!
— Kate Miller (@iamkatemiller) April 19, 2022
Never ever fair ❤️🩹😰
— Kate Miller (@iamkatemiller) April 19, 2022
🙏🏼❤️🩹
— Kate Miller (@iamkatemiller) April 19, 2022
This is the price we have to pay to have the undying love of a good cat. We go in knowing they can’t be a lifelong companion and we still enter that agreement. I’ve lost three animals in the last two years and it never gets easier, I miss them every day.
— David Casteel (@DavidCasteel70) April 19, 2022