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Air Bud Creator's Tragic End: From Fame to Homelessness
24 Mar
Summary
- The creator of 'Air Bud' passed away Saturday in hospice.
- He suffered from advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- He died homeless after achieving initial success.
Kevin DiCicco, the creator of the "Air Bud" movies, died on Saturday at the age of [Age]. He had been in hospice care prior to his passing. DiCicco's health had significantly declined due to smoking, leading to advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
DiCicco discovered Buddy, the dog who would play the lead role, near his Yosemite cabin in 1989. He taught Buddy numerous sports-related tricks, which led to an appearance on "The Tonight Show" after a video was submitted to "America's Funniest Home Videos."
Buddy starred in the original "Air Bud" film released in 1997. Despite receiving a creator credit, DiCicco stated in 2024 that this did not result in significant financial gain. Buddy passed away in 1998. DiCicco later experienced homelessness and utilized a San Diego shelter, facing a 90-day stay limit. He was hospitalized last year due to severe pneumonia.
