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Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies at 15

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(Newser) – Gidget, the iconic chihuahua of Taco Bell ads, died of a stroke last night at 15, her trainer tells People. “She made so many people happy,” Sue Chipperton says. Largely retired, the canine spent most of her time basking in the sun and appearing in photo shoots, where she showed off her pep. “Gidget always knew where the camera was,” says Chipperton. 

Gidget, left, the Taco Bell dog, and Moondoggie, of
Gidget, left, the Taco Bell dog, and Moondoggie, of "Legally Blonde" fame, arrive at a 2003 screening of "Legally Blonde 2," July 1, 2003 in Los Angeles.   (Getty Images)
Taco Bell advertisement mascot Gidget arrives at the world premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures'
Taco Bell advertisement mascot Gidget arrives at the world premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Cats and Dogs" June 23, 2001, in Los Angeles.   (Getty Images)
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CynthiaY29
Jul 22, 09 12:28 PM CDT
awww sad Reply
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Caps
Jul 22, 09 12:50 PM CDT
Yes it is sad to lose a beloved pet. Reply
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keybored
Jul 22, 09 1:03 PM CDT
RIP little cutie Reply
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Jul 22, 09 1:23 PM CDT
Viva Gorditas! Reply
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Jul 22, 09 5:43 PM CDT
You realize, of course, that translates to "long live fat girls" - I agree!
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