Ricky Gervais announces heartbreaking death of TV sidekick at 13 years old
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Ricky Gervais has revealed the sad news that a star of AfterLife has died aged 13. The comedian-turned-actor took to social media to announce the death of Anti, who played Brandy the dog in the hit Netflix series. Taking to Twitter/X the star shared an image of himself and the German Shepherd pooch on a park bench.
He wrote: "Sad News. 'Anti', who played 'Brandy' in AfterLife, has died. She was 13 and a very good girl." He added a crying face emoji to his post as fans quickly paid their respects to the canine and shared their thoughts on the series. One user penned: "It was the most simple yet profound series I've ever watched. Watching you in this role, I constantly saw myself. It was a series where I confronted myself and life. You and Brandy were amazing." Another wrote: "I'm so sorry to hear that. She brought so much joy and love to the show.".
A third said: "I lost my GSD a few years back. Such wonderful dogs," and a fourth added: "Very sorry to hear it, Ricky. They are family. Condolences.". AfterLife saw Ricky play the role of a man called Tony who is struggling to come to terms with his wife's death. He portrayed the newspaper columnist who adopts a new persona in an effort to push away those trying to help. Anti was seen in the touching role of his best pal at home, Brandy, who supports Tony through grief.
In 2022, the dog's owner, Beth Heale told BBC: "What she is to Tony, is what she is to us in real life.". She added: "We don't have children, just like how Lisa and Tony don't in the show. It sends a poignant message throughout - dogs are there for you when people can't be and Antilly is always there.".
