Fixer to Fabulous stars Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of their cherished pet llama, Larry, on Thursday, March 10. "You fought so hard," Jenny tearfully wrote in an Instagram post alongside a tender photo of Larry. "It was my deep privilege to spend the past week caring for you around the clock." This wasn't just an update; it was a heartfelt goodbye from a family who had poured every ounce of love into Larry's final days.
"Our entire family helped dispense meds, giving you shots and electrolytes, hand-feeding you, praying for you and cheering you on," Jenny continued, describing the all-hands-on-deck effort the Marrs family put into Larry's care. It wasn't just Jenny and Dave; their five children—Ben, Nathan, Sylvie, Charlotte, and Luke—were all deeply involved in ensuring Larry felt the warmth of their love during his final days.
Larry's Health Battle: A Family Affair
It wasn’t just a quick decline. At the beginning of March, Jenny began documenting Larry’s battle with declining health on Instagram Stories. She and her kids, along with multiple visits from veterinarians, worked tirelessly to nurse Larry back to health. Every day was a new challenge, but the Marrs family faced it together, showing just how much Larry meant to them.
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One touching Instagram post showed Sylvie feeding Larry as he rested in the pasture at their Arkansas farmhouse. At that moment, the Rock the Block star wrote, “Larry is still fighting.” Dave also shared a photo on his Instagram account of Charlotte and Jenny tending to their beloved pet. “The prognosis is not good,” the master craftsman somberly wrote, just four days before Larry’s passing.
A Final Farewell and Words of Gratitude
After weeks of emotional updates, Jenny penned a heartfelt tribute to her late pet, thanking fans for their unwavering support. "I have hesitated typing these words today because while our family mourns and cries and talks through this hard loss, I know that so many of you are waiting for a Larry update and I so desperately wanted to have different news," Jenny shared. "He was a good one to love and he was loved until the end." It’s clear that Larry wasn’t just an animal to the Marrs family—he was a cherished member of their household.
Larry's Journey with the Marrs Family
Fans of the design duo were first introduced to Larry in a January 25, 2021, Instagram post. Dave gifted his wife this special llama to celebrate her birthday, a thoughtful gesture that marked the beginning of a beautiful bond. "I’m still working on winning Larry over — he’s suspicious of me and my treat bucket but he will eventually realize I come bearing good gifts," Jenny wrote at the time.
Larry wasn’t alone in his arrival. He came into the family alongside Alfie, an alpaca, and fans have enjoyed glimpses of their farm life through the HGTV couple’s Instagram posts. The bond Jenny and Dave share with all their animals is evident in every picture and caption, making Larry’s loss even more profound.
"Farm life can be both beautiful and brutal," Jenny reflected after Larry’s death. "Today is certainly one of the hard days. And, while I know there is joy to come, I am going to sit in the grief for a bit." Her words remind us that it’s okay to feel the weight of loss, to honor the memories, and to take the time to heal.
