Brian the pet dog will be replaced by Vinny ... Brian Griffin dies after being hit by a car. ... voice and his personality and just who he is as an actor," Callaghan said.

A week ago, Entertainment Weekly reported that Brian Griffin would be returning to Family Guy in the Christmas Guy episode. Of course, this news spread quick and far across the Internet. However ...

The resurrection of Brian Griffin has thrilled fans of "Family Guy." Or irritated them. Brian Griffin is alive, well and the Most Powerful Dog of 2013 - Los Angeles Times ...

Vinny appeared to serve as a replacement for Brian, who has been a major character on "Family Guy" since the series first made its debut in 1999. But now, it looks like Brian is back and here to stay.