“Because Duke is iconic to BUSH’S and so adored by our fans, we will continue to use him in our ads,” the company’s statement said. In Facebook post: “His name is actually Sam. He lived in Apopka, Florida with his owner Susan, she trains animals to work in commercials,”Sadly she had to euthanize Sam yesterday due to an aggressive cancer he was suffering from. we are, heartbroken.”
The dog who played Duke in commercials for Bush's Baked Beans has died. "Because Duke is iconic to BUSH’S and so adored by our fans, we will continue to use him in our ads," the company said in a statement.
Posted by CBS News on Tuesday, July 3, 2018
RIP 'DUKE'! The dog that portrayed beloved Bush's Baked Beans 'Duke' has passed away: https://t.co/HknWIAyaXW pic.twitter.com/A3cjHU4Tm1
— ABC 7 Chicago (@ABC7Chicago) July 3, 2018
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