What happened to Pat Sajaks dog?
THE beloved Wheel of Fortune host shared heartbreaking news of his family's longtime furry friend. Fans took to social media to share their condolences with Pat Sajak. On-air the gameshow host told Vanna White that his longtime family dog, Stella, died. The conversation began during the end credits as Sajak informed viewers that both he and White "had" named their family pets Stella. "You and I have a lot of things in common," Sajak began. "We both have two kids, we both have the same unusual blood type, but the weirdest of all, we independently, without anyone knowing it, we both named our pets the same name." The 74-year-old revealed, "I use the past tense because we recently had to say goodbye to Stella." 2 Sajak is the longest tenured daytime television host in United States Credit: Getty  "It was a very sad time for the Sajak family. But we wanted to salute Stella by showing you happier days." The host shared photos of the dog playing in the snow next to a ceramic dalmatian and a portrait of Sajak sitting in a chair with Stella next to him. "Were going to miss her, she was a good friend," the host finished. Sajak first began hosting the legendary game show in 1981. At the time he was with his first wife Sherrill Sajak. The couple married in 1979 and divorced in 1986. Despite being together for seven years, little information has been publicized about Sherrill. Three years past his divorce with Sherrill, Pat married Lesly Brown in 1989. The couple is still married going on 32 years of marriage. The couple has two permanent residences, one in Seven Park, Maryland and the other in Los Angeles. The couple also has two kids, a son Patrick born in 1990 and a daughter Margaret. Pat proudly revealed on an episode of Wheel of Fortune that his son had graduated medical school. His daughter is a country music singer who had song featured on the final episode of a season of Sweet Home Alabama. In 2020, while her father was out getting surgery for an intestinal blockage, Margaret filled in as the letter-turner for Vanna White, who herself was taking over the hosting duties. WHEEL OF FORTUNE SAJAK CLAN Everything to know about Pat Sajak's kids WINNER WINNER Meet the original host of Wheel of Fortune 'COMPLETELY SHOCKED' The most money someone has ever won on Wheel of Fortune HOUSE HISTORY What to know about the historic prize a Wheel of Fortune contestant won WHOOPS! Fans flooded Twitter to send Sajak and his family their condolences for their loss. One user @mylesspike86 wrote: "So sad to hear about the passing of Pats dog Stella. My condolences are with you, Pat! #WheelOfFortune"  Another viewer @Daffodi78802031 tweeted: "I dont usually cry during Wheel of Fortune, but here we are #stella#WheelOfFortune"  @LovePetsNow1 posted: "So Sorry to Hear About The Passing of Pat Sajak's Dog Stella. Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With You & Your Family."