The ski champion Lindsey Vonn announced the death of his dog, Leo, taken by cancer at the age of 13, on the same day she suffered a violent fall during the downhill at the Winter Olympics Milan-Cortina 2026In a heartbreaking message on social media, she described the day as "probably the most difficult" of his life, highlighting the deep bond that united him with his faithful companion.
A double event on the same day
Leo's death occurred on On February 8While Lindsey Vonn was recovering from a serious fall that fractured her left leg, this tragic combination plunged the skier into an extremely trying period, where physical and emotional pain intertwined. “The day I fell, Leo also lost his life. He had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer… but now his heart couldn’t keep up with him.”Has she wrote.
Leo, a loyal companion in difficult times
In her tribute, Lindsey Vonn recalled Leo's essential role in her life: "We've been through so much together in thirteen years."The dog had accompanied her through her most difficult times, particularly after her anterior cruciate ligament injury and during her recovery, providing comfort and support in a life marked by the demands of high-level sport.
The 41-year-old skier expressed her sorrow at the succession of these hardships: "These past few days have been incredibly difficult. Probably the most difficult of my life. I still can't accept that he's gone..."She ended her message with a moving tribute to her partner: "There will never be another Leo. He will always be my first love. I will think of him when I close my eyes. I will love you forever.".
