Jen & Norman Through the Years

A look back at Jennifer Aniston's most beloved Welsh corgi-terrier

01 of 09

FUR-EVER FRIEND

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After many devoted years with his favorite Friend, Aniston’s 15-year-old pooch died a few weeks ago. “He was an old dog and it was just his time,” Aniston’s rep told PEOPLE.

02 of 09

SAND IN HIS PAWS

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It was one of his favorite haunts: Malibu. Here, in 2005, Norman was approaching his senior years but still looking spry on the beach.

03 of 09

WALK SOFTLY

WALK SOFTLY
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“Even back [as a puppy] he was as cool as a cucumber,” Aniston toldPEOPLE in 2008. “He’s just a person in a dog suit.”

04 of 09

TRAVELIN' MAN

TRAVELIN' MAN
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“He’s my baby boy,” the actress told PEOPLE in February. “Norman goes with me on location – I’ve got to take Norman.” Back in 2005, the duo traveled to Chicago, where Aniston was shooting The Break Up.

05 of 09

TAKE THE LEAD

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A few years ago, Norman was joined by white German shepherd Dolly, now 4. While young Dolly still needed to learn the ropes of navigating the California beaches, Normy showed her how it was done.

06 of 09

TWO OF A KIND

TWO OF A KIND
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“Really, the most unconditional form of love that you can encounter is with a dog,” Aniston has said. “They’re excited the minute you come home, and they show the same amount of excitement every day. They’re loyal, and they’re always, always faithful.”

07 of 09

TRAILER MIX

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In 2009, while filming The Bounty Hunter in New York, Aniston brought Norman along as a matter of course. In 2011, Aniston would purchase her New York City home under the name Norman’s Nest Trust.

08 of 09

SET IN HIS WAYS

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Aniston made an appearance on her friend Chelsea Handler’s show, Chelsea Lately, and brought a surprise guest: Norm! “He’s 15 years old, he doesn’t care anymore,” she said. But good-natured Norman still managed to dress his best (like Handler sidekick Chuy) for the appearance.

09 of 09

RUN TO YOU

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“He’s a little bit skeptical,” Aniston said earlier this year. “He’s extremely wise, and ruffled by nothing. Not much impresses Norman.” We can think of one exception: We’re sure Norman was impressed by his mom.

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