:no: Published - Feb 06 2004 08:25AM Eastern || AP

NEW YORK(AP) Adam Sandler's beloved English bulldog, Meatball, who served as a ring bearer at the comedian's wedding, has gone on to that big doghouse in the sky.

Meatball died of a heart attack Jan. 27 at age 4, Us Weekly reported in its Feb 6 issue.

The bulldog wore a yarmulke and a tuxedo to walk down the aisle at Sandler's June 2003 wedding to Jackie Titone. He's also featured in a short film on the "Eight Crazy Nights" DVD, and has his own photo and video section on Sandler's Web site.

Meatball's father was Mr. Beefy, the talking pooch who co-starred in Sandler's 2000 comedy "Little Nicky." The 37-year-old comedian also has a bulldog puppy, Matzoball, who was a wedding gift from Titone.

Sandler's publicist confirmed Thursday that Meatball had died, but no details were provided.



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If you like to see some funny bulldog videos... check his site out. Poor Meatball :(

Awwww! He was only 4?? That's so sad! :no:

Awwww! He was only 4?? That's so sad! :no:

Dogs like Meatball, the ones with the big, broad chests like that, tend to have heart and breathing problems that shorten their lives. Poor little guy :(

I know that he was well loved, though, almost all of Adam Sandlers site is dedicated to the little furball. I know that he had a happy life.

Aw, poor Meatball. :(

I'm afraid my brother's dog (Rottweiler/Collie cross) will keel over soon too. He's so over-fed and under-exercised. He's also 4 years old. Wonderful dog. Only dog I've ever really liked.

I know he loved that dog! :rose: R.I.P. Meatball.

Dogs like Meatball, the ones with the big, broad chests like that, tend to have heart and breathing problems that shorten their lives.

Actually the average life span of a Bulldog is 10-12 years....

Poor Adam :( R.I.P. Meatball :rose:

Awwww, that's so sad. RIP Meatball. He was such a cutie pie.

I don't think I've ever seen Meatball, but... :(