‘Gold Rush’ Star Rick Ness Shares Heartbreaking News
Gold Rush star Rick Ness has gone through a lot of personal issues the past few years. Back in 2022, he had to take the season off to deal with mental health issues and other personal problems. He returned for Season 14 of the Discovery gold mining series. However, just before Season 15 is about to premiere, he has some heartbreaking news to share.
This is what we know.
Rick Ness Shares Devastating News
On Wednesday, Rick Ness, along with his ex-fiancée Leese M. Arie shared a message on Instagram. The Gold Rush star’s late mother’s dog Rubi has crossed the rainbow bridge. Heartbroken, Ness wrote, “It hurts, but I am so grateful for the 19 years that she was here.”
He shared a beautiful photo of his late mother’s precious dog Rubi. In addition, he shared an official statement from himself and Leese. “It is with a heavy heart that Rick and I share that we had to say goodbye to our sweet Rubi in the early morning hours of October 19.”
The statement shares that Rubi was diagnosed with kidney disease two months before she crossed the rainbow bridge. However, despite being 19, and with this diagnosis, she was very spunky, and never showed any sort of discomfort. But, on October 18, they saw her “slowing down.” Then, they knew that there could be a tough decision. They went to the vet to understand what was happening with her.
The experts showed she was in pain, and she was not doing well. The decision was tough. But, they were thinking of this precious little dog. What was the right thing? She brought so much joy and love to so many.
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Rubi Was Gold Rush Star’s Mother’s Dog
Many longtime Gold Rush fans know that Rubi was Rick Ness’s late mother Judy’s dog. She died of brain cancer in March 2018. She was only 55. Judy used to say that she loved to take out her son and show him off to other people. She was so proud of his hard work and his success as a gold miner.
After that tragedy, Rick took Rubi with him to mine gold. Rubi was his connection to his beloved mother.
Will Rick Ness Be Part Of Gold Rush Season 15?
Gold Rush Season 15 premieres on Friday, November 8, at 8 p.m., Eastern, on Discovery. Returning for this season is Rick Ness, Parker Schnabel, and Tony Beets. There is a lot on the line this season. Therefore, fans will need to tune in.
Many condolences to Rick Ness on the loss of Rubi. She was a special dog that was there for him when he mourned his mother, and when he went through his own problems. She loved him unconditionally, just like his mother.
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