Sad news to report. Jennifer Aniston’s rep confirmed late Monday that Jennifer Aniston’s longtime companion, her corgi mix Norman, passed away a few weeks ago. Norman was 15 years old, which is super-old for smaller dogs, right? I’ve always had bigger puppies, and 15-16 years old is when they start falling apart. Norman really was Aniston’s longest relationship with a dude – and he was super-loyal. He traveled with her on location, he got all of his diva demands met, and he even enjoyed the perks of the publicity trail with Aniston. All good dogs go to heaven!

Jennifer Aniston has lost a friend. Her beloved Welsh corgi-terrier mix, Norman, died at age 15.

“He died a few weeks ago,” Aniston’s rep confirms to PEOPLE. “He was an old dog and it was just his time.”

Over the years, Aniston described her pal as a quiet canine who enjoyed resting at her feet.

“He’s my baby boy,” she told PEOPLE in February. “Norman goes with me on location – I’ve got to take Norman.”

The actress, who just purchased a $4.95 million apartment in New York, bought the home under the name Norman’s Nest Trust.

Earlier this year, the pooch tagged along with Aniston when she was a guest on TV’s Chelsea Lately.

Host Chelsea Handler and the crowd went wild for the pup, whom Aniston affectionately called “Norm” and “Normy,” and watched as the actress tried to get him to sit, but to no avail.

“He’s 15 years old, he doesn’t care anymore,” Aniston said.

Back when he was a young pup, Norman got into his share of trouble. He reportedly disappeared for two days in 1998 and eventually turned up at an animal shelter. But most likely the event left him unfazed: “Even back [as a puppy] he was as cool as a cucumber,” Aniston told PEOPLE in 2008. “He’s just a person in a dog suit.”

Norman is survived by Aniston’s other pup, a white German shepherd named Dolly.

[From People]

Sadness for Aniston. I was really devastated when my childhood dog kicked the bucket – he was 17! He was an English setter, and he was the most neurotic dog you would ever want to meet. My puppy now… Oh, God. I just love him so much. The idea of losing him really upsets me. He’s a 100 pound monster who is incredibly loyal. He will defend me to the death… but only if the burglars ring the doorbell. If they just walk in without knocking, he would probably greet them with a tail wag and puppy kisses. And he’ll be yours forever if you rub his ears.

Regarding Aniston’s rep’s announcement of this sad passing on the same day that Brad premieres his new film in Cannes… well, you know what I think. You can yell at me on Twitter if you want.

Photos courtesy of Vogue & Elle.