Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributorsLin-Manuel Miranda and his family are mourning the loss of their dog, Tobillo.On Thursday, February 27, the Hamilton star posted a lengthy tribute about his beloved pet, who “died peacefully in her sleep” overnight.The pup, whose full name was Tobillo Miranda Nadal, was initially found by his wife, Vanessa Nadal, on a beach in the Dominican Republic. In his Instagram post, Miranda shared the story of how Tobillo came to join their family, which included a nip on Nadal’s ankle. This was the moment that Nadal knew she couldn’t head home without the four-legged pooch. The name came easily, too. Tobillo means “ankle” in Spanish.
Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the 2025 National Board of Review Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 07, 2025 in New York City.
Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the 2025 National Board of Review Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 07, 2025 in New York City.
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“She turned us from a couple into a family,” the actor wrote on Instagram. “Tobillo was the best writing partner anyone could ask for, happily walking me around the neighborhood until I had the lyrics I needed at any given time. She was initially suspicious of our children until she realized how much food they would drop, and how much they would run with her. She has been there for all of our ups and downs as a family for the past thirteen and a half years,” he continued.In 2018, Miranda, who shares sons Sebastian, 10, and Francisco, 7, with Nadal, spoke to Pet Lifestyle Magazine about Tobillo, diving deeper into her adoption story and sharing some fun moments he had with her over the years.
“Tobi is the unofficial mascot of ‘Mary Poppins Returns.’ She came on set with me, she met Meryl Streep,” he told the outlet. Meanwhile, in his tribute post, Manuel called Tobillo “the best writing partner,” adding that she’d be by his side as he worked on lyrics.”Thank you for choosing us, Tobi. Our hearts are broken but it would be selfish to ask for more than the time you gave us. Here’s to cool earth and dropped food and long happy walks. I love you and wherever I go you are with me,” Miranda’s Instagram post concluded.
