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Jilly Beattie

Sad farewell to trampolining Boxer Biff from John Lewis Christmas ad which attracted 21 million fans

Biff Boxer John Lewis Buster NI Bridget

He bounced into our lives in November 2016 as the star of the famous John Lewis Christmas TV ad, but sadly Biff the trampolining Boxer has died aged 12 leaving his family heartbroken and a legion of fans in tears.

In a tribute to the dog actor, Biff's owner Jan Patten, said: "Fly high our beautiful, special boy, we shall miss you forever. Every Boxer should have a trampoline."

The 2016 John Lewis ad was named the world’s biggest Christmas TV ad on YouTube beating rivals from the UK, Germany and Brazil. The retailer’s £7m campaign came top in an-all British top three that also included Burberry and Sainsbury’s.

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