Koko Reported Dead At 46
Sadly, Koko very recently died. She reportedly died in her sleep on June 19, 2018. She was 46 years old.
Buried Next To Her BFF
Koko was buried at a grave site in Woodside, California. She was buried alongside Michael, another western lowland gorilla which came to live with Koko at the sanctuary. The two were close friends according to Patterson. “They were great playmates and companions. They were good together, and she loved him so much,” Patterson stated. “It just feels right to have them close.”