Beatrice the Frenchie played Jay Pritchett’s (Ed O’Neill) beloved pooch on the ABC comedy.
Beatrice, the French bulldog best known for playing Stella onModern Family,has died, according toThe Blast.
She reportedly died a few days after the showwrapped its final episodeon Feb. 21.
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Stella was introduced in season 2 when Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill) reluctantly got a dog.
She was played by a French bulldog named Brigitte up until season 4 when Beatrice took over the role.
Good Dog Animalsagency, which represented Beatrice, did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
They said O’Neill doted on her, just like his character on the show.
“Ed O’Neill is in love with her!
She really is one of the family!”
After 11 seasons, the show’s last episode will end in a two-part finale airing April 8.
Many cast members took to Instagram to show fans what it was like on setthe last day of filming.
“What a day!!
Saying goodbye to ourModern Family,” Vergara wrote on Instagram.
“I will never forget this set, this people, there were only good times.
Thank you Moden Family Thank you Gloria Pritchett.”
