Duolingo surprised its followers last Tuesday (11) by revealing the “death” of its mascot, the green owl that won so many hearts on social media.
In a “statement of sorrow,” Duolingo revealed that Duo, its mascot, died in a mysterious way. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mascot, Duo, the owl,” said a spokesperson for the language learning app in a statement.
“For years, he tirelessly reminded millions of people to do their language lessons − sometimes with gentle nudges, sometimes with pure and uncontrollable persistence. But even the most relentless of birds can only endure for so long.”
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— Duolingo (@duolingo) February 11, 2025
In a statement on social media, Duolingo said that Duo’s death is “under investigation.” “We are aware that he had many enemies,” Duolingo joked.
In a TikTok video shared on Tuesday, Duolingo characters Lily and Zari are seen carrying Duo’s coffin to be placed in the back of a truck and driven away.
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