‘Legally Blonde’ chihuahua dead at 18

Moonie, the chihuahua who famously portrayed Elle Woods’ dog, Bruiser, in “Legally Blonde” has passed away, the film’s star, Reese Witherspoon, revealed on Friday.With a sad heart, I have to let all the #LegallyBlonde fans know that Bruiser Woods (also known as Moonie) passed away yesterday. He was a sweet little Chihuahua who was very loved. I will never forget all the days we spent together . . . I’m sure his tail is wagging in the sky,” the actress wrote on Instagram. Moonie was a rescue before landing the cushy “Blonde” gig, in which he can frequently be seen donning Tiffany & Co. necklaces and designer sweaters in Bruisers’ signature color: pink.
Though Moonie is best known for his work in the 2001 hit flick, he had a more prominent role in the film’s sequel, “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.” In the film, Elle Woods hires a detective to find Bruiser’s mother so that she can be invited to Elle and Emmett’s (Luke Wilson) wedding. When it’s discovered that Bruiser’s mother is being used for testing at a cosmetics company, Elle goes to Washington, DC, to pass “Bruiser’s Bill,” to outlaw animal testing. It’s later revealed in the film that Bruiser is gay, and has taken up a relationship with a Rottweiler.
Moonie’s trainer, Sue Chipperton, said the dog was 18 at the time of his passing.
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