The owner of Dalli, the dog who runs the YouTube and Instagram channel "Run, Dalli," shared sad news.
On the 22nd the owner posted on their social media, "At 9 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2024, Dalli went on a long journey," announcing Dalli's death.
They added, "That day was Dalli's regular checkup, and while busily getting ready to go to the hospital from the morning, Dalli fainted in mom's arms and never woke up. And before I knew it, a year has passed."
The owner said, "I avoided contacts from acquaintances for fear that if too many people found out, Dalli might not come back to life, and I lived hoping that the life I wake up to is a nightmare and that when I wake from this nightmare Dalli will be waiting for breakfast every morning, but now I think I have to accept reality."
They said, "Even when I see good things or eat delicious food I still feel empty and think that I have forever lost complete happiness in my life, but now when I go to the bathroom at night I no longer have to be careful about stepping on Dalli in the dark or careful when pulling my desk chair, and seeing that I guess I will live on getting used to this absence," expressing their hollow feelings.
They added, "I'm sorry for sharing the news so late. I should have shared it sooner, but it was really difficult and it weighed on me like unfinished homework I couldn't resolve. I couldn't bring myself to share because I knew how much love Dalli received. Rather than grief, I hope you will recall the joyful and happy memories you had because of Dalli."
Meanwhile, Dalli, widely known as the 'sullen dog,' became a celebrity dog through social media, serving as an honorary promotional ambassador for Incheon International Airport and appearing in the music video for 10cm's song "pet."
Below is the full SNS post from Dalli's owner
At 9 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2024, Dalli went on a long journey. That day was Dalli's regular checkup, and while busily getting ready to go to the hospital from the morning, Dalli fainted in mom's arms and never woke up. And before I knew it, a year has passed. Death is something no one can avoid, but it came so suddenly that I wondered if it was an administrative error in another world, and if fixed immediately maybe Dalli could come back to life; I avoided contacts from acquaintances for fear that if too many people found out Dalli might not return, and I prayed every day that the life I wake up to is a nightmare and that when I wake from this nightmare Dalli will be waiting for breakfast, but now I think I have to accept reality. My mother and I worried more about each other and couldn't show weakness when we were together, pretending to be okay, and then I received a call that my mother had collapsed crying during her lunch break at work and that shocked me so much that thereafter I tried hard to restore daily life with my mother even without Dalli. We went to jjimjilbangs we couldn't go to with Dalli, hiked in national parks, and even went to Taiwan for a Dalli brunch. We talked about how busy and happy we were and said it was so convenient without Dalli, but in truth wherever we go I still see lawns that would be comfortable for Dalli to rest on, and at photo zones we leave Dalli's stuffed toy and take commemorative photos. Even when I see good things or eat delicious food I still feel empty and think that I have forever lost complete happiness in my life, but now when I go to the bathroom at night I no longer have to be careful about stepping on Dalli in the dark or careful when pulling my desk chair, and seeing that I guess I will live on getting used to this absence. I'm sorry for sharing the news so late. I should have shared it sooner, but it was really difficult and it weighed on me like unfinished homework I couldn't resolve. I couldn't bring myself to share because I knew how much love Dalli received. Rather than grief, I hope you will recall the joyful and happy memories you had because of Dalli. Dalli (2013.02.24~2024.10.22)
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