George loses longtime companion

The story:
George Clooney's pet pig died at age 18.

The combatants:
A Socialite's Life says: George Clooney's pig turns into a bacon angel
Defamer says: George Clooney's 300lb pig companion dies; huge turnout expected at bbq tribute
Dlisted says: RIP Max
The Gilded Moose says: First serious post ever: George Clooney's pig dies
Glitterati Gossip says: Obituary of the day: Max the pig (1998-2006)
Lainey Gossip says: George Clooney: sadness and hotness
Popsugar says: Clooney's pig RIP
Tabloid Whore says: George Clooney's pig kicks the bucket

Who said it best:
Lainey Gossip knows why this story is important to us:

And as is the case with most things related to George, even the fact that he had a pet pig makes him hot.