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The Duolingo Owl Is Dead — And One Star Is Particularly Sad
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The mascot was known for his persistent, often desperate and at times passive-aggressive, lesson reminders.
Duo the Duolingo owl’s life may be over, but his memory lives on.
The popular language app announced the death of its mascot on Tuesday, prompting both grief and relief from aspiring language learners across the world.
“It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Duo, formally known as The Duolingo Owl, is dead,” the company shared in a statement on social media.
Suggesting foul (fowl?) play may have led to the avian avatar’s tragic end, Duolingo added, “Authorities are currently investigating his cause of death and we are cooperating fully.”
“Tbh, he probably died waiting for you to do your lesson, but what do we know,” the announcement continued.