Koko, The Gorilla Who Mastered Sign Language, Dies At 46

Published on June 24, 2018
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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.

Robin Williams Death Impacted Her

Robin Williams Death Impacted Her

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.”

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Her Impact Is Huge

Her Impact Is Huge