Ted, the beloved canine star of Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, has died at the age of 13. He passed away on April 30, 2026. Ted was a patterdale terrier mix who brought joy to viewers since his debut in 2020.
Ted was rescued from a dog’s home in Surrey in 2013 when he was about six months old. He quickly became a fan favorite on the show, frequently sticking his snout into the stars’ fishing bags and keeping them company on various British riverbanks.
Key facts:
- Ted first appeared on the BBC series in 2020.
- Ted was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Christmas special in Cornwall in 2025.
- He had 282,000 followers on Instagram.
- Ted released a book titled A Pawtobiography in 2024, which became a Sunday Times bestseller.
Lisa Clark, the executive producer of Gone Fishing, said, “Ted was a much-loved family pet as well as a treasured companion to Paul and Bob on Gone Fishing.” Bob Mortimer expressed his sadness, stating, “So very, very sad. Lovely Ted, the best companion and the greatest little chum. Going to miss him so much .. and away boss.” Paul Whitehouse added that Ted was not just a dog but “a species all of his own.”
Ted will make his final appearance in the forthcoming ninth series of Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. His legacy will continue to bring smiles to those who watched him over the years.
