Jen Arnold and Bill Klein’s journey to parenthood was documented on reality television. TLC viewers met them on The Little Couple. The series aired for twelve seasons. The couple adopted their two children, Will and Zoey. The show hasn’t aired since 2019. But the family keeps fans updated on their lives. Sadly, they shared the news of a heartbreaking loss. Keep reading to find out what’s going on with the beloved family.
The Little Couple Star Battle Health Issues
Jen Arnold and Bill Klein both have skeletal dysplasia, a form of dwarfism. Jen battled a rare cancer in the early seasons that left her unable to have children after a hysterectomy. The couple purposely sought to adopt children with the dwarfism. They adopted Will and Zoey in 2013.
Skeletal dysplasia comes with a wide variety of health problems. Bill Klein has had more than 20 surgeries in his life, including several on his back. Jen Arnold has also had multiple surgeries. The couple’s TLC show stopped airing in 2019, though it was never officially canceled. They keep The Little Couple fans updated through social media and other platforms.
Jen Arnold let fans know in February that her mother was in the ICU and needed surgery. Her mom has since recovered. But the family was dealt another heartbreaking loss recently.
Family Mourns Heartbreaking Loss
Jen Arnold and Bill Klein’s son, Will, took to social media to share a heartbreaking loss. Four years after their dog Rocky passed away, the family’s dog Maggie passed. He shared an A.I. generated photo of both dogs in heaven. The family got some comfort in believing that the dogs are reunited. Will Klein wrote:
- Today we just lost Maggie she was sick with cancer and sadly didn’t beat it. she will be happily safe up in heaven with Rocky, they are reunited cuddling, and playing tug-of-war and watching over us I love her and Rocky to the bottom of my heart.
The tribute was posted on Bill Klein and Jen Arnold’s social media, too. Fans expressed their sorrow over the heartbreaking loss.
- “All dogs go to heaven!!!”
- “Thoughts of comfort and healing to you all.”
- “Sorry for your loss, Will. What wonderful lives they had with you all”
- “What a great send off photo”
- “My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Maggie.”
- “RIP sweet Maggie much love and light to your family at this difficult time:((( I know how much Zoey connected with the dogs and was able to adjust to many things along the way because of their undying love”
- “O Maggie rest easy little friend”
The loss of a beloved pet is always difficult. Losing two in such a short amount of time is heartbreaking. Our thoughts go out to The Little Couple family during this difficult time.
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
