2026 is already an emotional year for Chase Stokes, and the New Year just started. He’s starred on Netflix’s teen drama Outer Banks since 2020. The streamer announced that the show will end in 2026 after five seasons. The final season reportedly wrapped up filming in Charleston, South Carolina, in December.
While the actor said he was ready to move on, it’s still a major change. Now, he’s dealing with more heartbreak. Chase Stokes took to social media to mourn the devastating death of his “perfect man.” Keep reading for more details on the sad situation.
Chase Stokes Mourns Devastating Death Of ‘My Perfect Man’
Chase Stokes has seemingly had a lot of upheaval in his personal life lately. The actor reportedly rekindled his romance with singer Kelsea Ballerini recently, months after they split. The timing of their alleged reunion came at just the right moment. He was able to be there to say a heartbreaking goodbye to his “sweet, sweet boy.”
Kelsea Ballerini brought home a goldendoodle she named “Dibs” in 2015. Ten years later, she had to say a sad goodbye to her four-legged friend. The pup was diagnosed with inoperable heart cancer in 2024. Dibs was holding strong, but recently took a turn for the worse.
Chase Stokes shared a tribute of his own on social media to his “perfect man.” He shared a photo of Dibs in his dog bed with Kelsea Ballerini by the dog’s side. “Forever my sweet man,” he wrote on the heartbreaking photo.
Fans & Friends Send Condolences After Heartbreaking Loss
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes knew the heartbreaking loss of Dibs was coming. But that didn’t make it any easier. Chase posted about it on Instagram Story, which didn’t allow for public comments. However, friends and fans of Kelsea Ballerini took to the comments on her post about the devastating death of her beloved dog.
The couple received condolences from their famous friends and fans. Actress Lili Reinhart wrote, “I’m so sorry to you and Chase.” The comment section was full of fans expressing their condolences to Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes.
- “Dibs was truly a king and the bond you two had was the most beautiful thing. Sorry for your loss”
- “I’m so sorry, Kelsea. What a love you had.”
- “Kelsea, I’m sending you all my love! Dibby was so fortunate to have a mom like you. He’s at peace now, running & playing in doggy heaven, watching over you with a big smile & bark.”
- “I’m so sorry for the loss of your fur baby”
- “i’m devastated for you. Dibs was the cutest ever. you were so lucky to have found eachother”
- “@kelseaballerini @hichasestokes I know I don’t know yall personally but sending you all love and prayers”
Losing a beloved pet is the worst part, but Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have beautiful memories of their time with Dibs.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
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