Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies at age 15

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Source: US Magazine
Gidget, the famed Chihuahua who appeared in Taco Bell ads, died Tuesday at the age of 15.

Karen McElhatton, Gidget's owner, tells Usmagazine.com the dog was with her trainer, Sue Chipperton, watching television when she began making "strange noises" and suffered a stroke.

Before the dog's death, "She had a good day and was running around as normal," McElhatton tells Usmagazine.com. "We're happy that she was very well off right until the end."

Gidget -- whose "Yo Quiero Taco Bell" spots debuted in September 1997 -- also had a cameo in Legally Blonde 2, in addition to appearing in other TV spots.

We enjoyed working with Gidget, and she will be missed by many," a Taco Bell spokesperson tells Us in a statement. "Our deepest sympathies go out to her owners and fans."

The dog had an exceptionally happy life, her owner says.

"She lived like a queen," McElhatton tells Us. "She had a great life. We're very sad. She's a wonderful little dog."
McElhatton tells Us the dog will likely be cremated.

Adds McElhatton: "She was old. Of course, we were hoping she'd be around for a few more years, but if you have a dog that lives that long, you can't really complain."

Sad to hear that iconic dog has passed on. Gidget will be dearly missed.

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Mario said:
I couldn't give a crap about MJ's death. :confused: He was a child molester.
plus, while his music is epic, he hasnt come out with anything good since before 1993. :confused:
 
samjc3 said:
Mario said:
I couldn't give a crap about MJ's death. :confused: He was a child molester.
plus, while his music is epic, he hasnt come out with anything good since before 1993. :confused:

His music isn't epic, it's just pop music.
Past + Rose-Tinted Glasses applies very well to MJ's music.
 
It was pretty epic for pop, especially for being just about the only pop I like. And I hate pop. His music was just something else.
 
themadhacker said:
It was pretty epic for pop, especially for being just about the only pop I like. And I hate pop. His music was just something else.
indeed.
 
themadhacker said:
It was pretty epic for pop, especially for being just about the only pop I like. And I hate pop. His music was just something else.

His dancing is something else, he's an excellent dancer.
His music isn't though, and neither is his songwriting.
 
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