Peggy Lipton was not in A Dog's Journey because she passed away shortly before the film's release, leading to her role being recast for the sequel.
The Reason for Her Absence
Peggy Lipton, who was originally associated with the role of Hannah in the A Dog's Purpose film series, tragically passed away at the age of 72 from colon cancer. Her death occurred just days before A Dog's Journey premiered in theaters. Consequently, the role of Hannah for the sequel was taken over by another actress, Marg Helgenberger.
This change ensured that the character could continue to be a part of the beloved story, even as the film honored Lipton's prior contributions to the franchise.
