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

Published on June 24, 2018
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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.

Koko Reported Dead At 46

Koko Reported Dead At 46

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.”

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Buried Next To Her BFF

Buried Next To Her BFF