Robin Williams Death Impacted Her
When Robin Wiliams died in 2014, Koko took it hard. After meeting in 2001, the two became and stayed friends. In the aftermath of Williams death, The Gorilla Foundation stated that Koko was “quiet and very thoughtful” when she was informed of his death.
Her Impact Is Huge
So Koko used language, displayed emotions, cared for her kitten like a mother, had celebrity friends and now displayed grief! The Gorilla Foundation stated, “Her impact has been profound and what she has taught us about the emotional capacity of gorillas and their cognitive abilities will continue to shape the world.”