ESPN star Kirk Herbstreit shares heartbreaking update on family member

Kirk Herbstreit has shared a devastating update on his beloved golden retriever, Ben, saying his ‘best friend’ has cancer. 

Ben Herbstreit typically accompanied his football analyst owner on his gridiron trips around the country, developing a fan base in his own right. 

Ben’s most-recent trip to a college football game his dad was assigned to was Texas A&M against LSU on October 26. 

The golden with a recognizable smile was expected to appear while Herbstreit made the trip to State College, Pennsylvania for Ohio State-Penn State, but he did not appear. 

Now we know the gut-wrenching reason why, as well as more details to Ben’s illness from Kirk himself.  

Kirk Herbstreit shared his golden retriever’s cancer diagnosis on social media on Monday

Ben Herbstreit has by been Kirk’s side for many of his road trips around the country for his job

‘I’ve had so many people asking me about Ben that I wanted to let you know-Ben had a 2nd chemo injection on October 23rd and from that day has been getting worse and worse,’ Herbstreit said on social media.

‘He has lost use of his back legs-almost like they’re paralyzed. He can barely walk. He hasn’t eaten in 3 days.’

‘I’m currently in Pennsylvania with a holistic Dr who is administering a 3 day Vitamin C IV hoping it will flush the toxics from his body and give him a chance. The next 24-48 hours will tell us if he has a chance or not.’ 

‘I’m so thankful for ALL the love so many have shown him over the last couple years. One of the hardest things I’ve gone through in my life.’

‘Ben is my best friend and companion. I love him with all of my heart. If you’re a spiritual person I’d love for you to pray for my boy. He’s currently in an ER hospital overnight and I’m picking him up tomorrow for another round of Vitamin C. Please pray for Ben and hope he pulls out of it.’