Beloved SEAL Team Member Has Passed Away

SEAL Team member “Dita the Hair Missile,” the Belgium Malinois, who played Cereberus  has passed way and fans of the CBS show feel heartsore about it. Read on for more details

The Sad News Came From Her Owner

Those familiar with the show need no introduction. But if you’re a dog lover, you should know that SEAL Team is a U.S. military action-drama starring David Boreanaz, Max Thieriot, and Jessica Paré. The show centers on “Bravo Team,” a top-tier Navy SEAL unit tasked with high-stakes global missions and the personal toll their work takes. Originally premiering on CBS in 2017, it transitioned to Paramount+ in 2021 and concluded in October 2024.

Dita passed way after her owner, Justin Melnick made a very hard decision. The pup was unwell, and in his Instagram post, he wrote:

Dita the Hair missile 07/02/14- 07/13/25.
She was taken suddenly and unexpectedly due to bloat. Because of her age and the invasive surgery i had to make the tough call. To my best friend thank you. You will be missed.

She sure will be missed and many fans felt deeply moved to hear the news.

Fans React To The News

Many people turned out in the comments section to say their last farewell to the beloved pooch. They also sent in their condolences to Justin Melnick.  One of them wrote, “Much love dude. She was an amazing dog.”

Here are a few more reactions:

• ohh Justin my heart breaks for you…She truly was the sweetest good girl!!! Sending you and the family big hugs.
• Oh my gosh I’m so terribly sorry. She was such a great lady.
• Rest easy Dita, you will be missed. So sorry for your loss. What an amazing dog she was.
• Noooooooooo!!!! I’m so sorry Justin! I loved her so much. You are the best dad and buddy she could have ever asked for.

David Boreanaz Also Posted 

More followed later, when David Boreanaz, the SEAL team leader, Sealy Booth, posted a little bit more on his own Instagram account.  There, he  shared a reel of several scenes of Dita.

In his caption, he wrote, “Fly high Dita❤️ thank you for everything…Bravo 1.”

Of course, many more comments arrived there because his pictures were how fans remembered the famous dog.

Here are some of those reactions:

• RIP beautiful Dita. Your service for team Bravo 1 will not be forgotten.
• Memories forever ! We will never forget you . Fly high sweet Dita.
• I’m so sorry. It’s like losing a family member. My heart goes out to you and your Seal Team family.
• Omg she was my second favorite character on show. Sooo smart and athletic.

Are you sad to hear that Dita from SEAL Team passed away? But do you feel a bit better knowing that so many loved her? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and check back often for all your TV news and updates.