Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, is best known for his role as the villainous Negan on The Walking Dead, but his off-screen persona is a far cry from his character on the show.
While Negan is menacing, manipulative, and cruel, Morgan has been described by his co-stars and loved ones as a big teddy bear.
If you had any doubts then the story behind the big tattoo on his arm will convince you.
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Morgan got "Bisou," the French word for "kiss" inked on his right arm, and while it may appear like it's a random choice, it really is not.
The actor revealed the extremely bittersweet story behind the word, and it will make you see him in a new light.
Turns out, Morgan's tattoo is an ode to his dog, Bisou, whom he bought from a group of kids in Venice Beach, California. When the actor came across the litter of puppies in a box, he knew he couldn't leave "the one that's not gonna make it through the day behind."
The kids asked for $300, but when he told that he only had $20 they agreed to part with the sickly looking dog.
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Morgan took the tiny dog to the vet for a checkup, but they were doubtful the palm-sized pup would survive. Nevertheless, the actor took the canine home and decided to nurse it back to health.
"So I bottle fed her for a month, and she used to kiss her way around, which is how she got her name Bisou "” it means "˜kiss' in French," he explained.
Bisou made it through the ordeal, and became Morgan's best pal, even appearing on television together.
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Unfortunately, Bisou passed away 12 years later, and in 2015, the actor got the forearm tattoo as a tribute to his faithful sidekick.
Although heartbroken, Bisou's death didn't stop Morgan from bring more rescue dogs home. He currently has two dogs, Bandit and Honey.
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Do you have a tattoo inspired by your pet?