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Colbert Celebrates Dog’s 7th Birthday After Show Ends

7/20/2026

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Stephen Colbert posted on Instagram on July 19, 2026, wishing his dog Benny a happy seventh birthday after his show ended.
CBS cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in July 2025 for financial reasons; the final episode aired May 21, 2026.
After the finale, Colbert guest-hosted a Michigan show and sang Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home to Me” at a June 2026 tribute to his wife Evelyn “Evie” McGee.

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Stephen Colbert posted on Instagram on July 19, 2026, wishing his dog Benny a happy seventh birthday after his show ended.
CBS cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in July 2025 for financial reasons; the final episode aired May 21, 2026.
After the finale, Colbert guest-hosted a Michigan show and sang Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home to Me” at a June 2026 tribute to his wife Evelyn “Evie” McGee.