R.I.P. Ben Herbstreit Ben Herbstreit was a Golden Retriever who accompanied Amazon and ESPN announcer Kirk Herbstreit on his trips to game assignments. The delightful dog became a big part of the scene itself as he was given credentials by schools and making appearances.

We found out today the cancer had spread throughout Bens organs and there was nothing left we could do-we had to let him go," Herbstreit announced on social media on Thursday. The news brought in an abundance of heartfelt tributes and prayers.

Ben, Kirk Herbstreit’s adorable golden retriever, who has induced countless smiles on so many college campuses over the past two years, has passed away, according to the ESPN “College GameDay” football analyst.

The tributes that filled social media the last two days following the death of Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, took the form of signs Saturday.

The emotional tribute video contained videos and pictures of Herbstreit, 55, and Ben traveling in hotel rooms and Ben making appearances on ESPN and at college games over the years. He shared that he “first started bringing Ben on the road” with him for support.

Kirk Herbstreit paid tribute to his late dog, Ben, during the Saturday, November 9, broadcast of ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

Earlier this week, the “College GameDay” analyst revealed that Ben had been undergoing chemo treatments but that the situation was deteriorating.

Kirk Herbstreit suffered a loss this week that impacted everyone who loves sports college football and dogs. Ben died at the age of 10 after a battle with cancer. He was the announcer’s best friend who Herbstreit said became America’s best friend.