Obituary: Max the Pig

George Clooney's pet pig, Max, has passed away. Max, a pot-bellied pig, was 18 years old.

George often spoke of how much his pet meant to him, so we join other pet lovers in offering George our condolences.

The Guardian has an article with more information about Max's life, including that Max was even the cause of a couple break-ups for the handsome, talented, and still single actor. (Here's a hint for those of you who aren't pet lovers like we are: Never, ever issue the ultimatum "It's me or the pet." You won't like the answer!)

Read more on Guardian.co.uk.

(If this wasn't such a sad news item, we'd be tempted to ask what Taylor Hicks is doing with George's pig in the picture at right.)