Uggie, dog in 'The Artist', put down
LOS ANGELES - Agence France-Presse
The brown and white Jack Russel Terrier won over audiences with his stage tricks and cute demeanor in the film alongside Jean Dujardin.
Uggie was diagnosed with a prostate tumor and put down last week, TMZ reported. He was 13 years old.
Uggie garnered a "Palm Dog" award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in the 2011 film.
The dog appeared in a dozen films and in ads, but is best known for its role in the silent French-made flick "The Artist."
The comedy-drama tribute to Hollywood's golden age won five Oscars including best picture and best actor for Dujardin.
In a tweet, Dujardin said: "Fond memories of my extraordinary colleague: R.I.P. Uggie."
The dog achieved one of Hollywood's top honors -- his four paw prints are embedded in the hallowed Walk of Fame.