Kevin DiCicco has passed away at the age of 63 in San Diego - a little over one year after.
The Air Bud creator's death was confirmed to TMZ by his brother Mark, who told the outlet that DiCicco passed away on Saturday, March 21 following time on hospice.
He had reportedly been a heavy smoker and developed advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The condition causes 'swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs,' per Mayo Clinic.
Earlier this month, DiCicco was also hospitalized for severe and gave an update on a GoFundMe page initially launched in 2024 to share that he had been on 'a stretch of breathing treatments, tests, and antibiotics.'
DiCicco notably came across a stray dog near his cabin in Yosemite - who he named Buddy - and trained the pup in sports such as basketball and soccer.
Kevin DiCicco has passed away at the age of 63 in San Diego - a little over one year after revealing he was homeless and battling major health issues
DiCicco and Buddy first gained recognition after the dog appeared on America's Funniest Home Videos.
The Golden Retriever also made an appearance on Late Night With David Letterman to further showcase his skills.
Buddy then stepped into the world of Hollywood by starring in the 1997 Disney film Air Bud (seen above)
DiCicco admitted he was 'terrified' over the prospect of not having shelter while also dealing with health battles - including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
