Grieving Orlando Bloom Thinks Beloved Dog, Mighty, Helped Make Him A Better Father
Everybody grieves in different ways, and pet owners struggling to cope with the loss of a pet are no exception. After his dog’s untimely passing, for example, Actor Orlando Bloom decided to honor his beloved late pet with a tattoo.
But in an interview with The Mirror, the English actor shared that his late dog, Mighty, gave him much more than love, friendship, and many cherished memories together. The sweet pup also helped Bloom, who is expecting a baby girl with singer Katy Perry, prepare for his biggest role yet – fatherhood.

“Funnily enough, [Mighty has] probably made way for this little girl who is coming into my life soon,” Bloom told The Mirror. The English actor was forthright about the deep love and affection he felt for Mighty, who was gifted by Perry and quickly became the actor’s constant companion.

But when Mighty went missing, Bloom left no stone unturned as he raced to save his beloved pet, who was tragically declared dead at the end of a 7-day search. Even so, the actor is glad his fiancé at least got to see how hard he will fight for his family.
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“It was probably good for Katy to see me go to the lengths that I went to, to try and find him,” the actor explained. “Mighty was the physical, outward representation of my heart.”
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