Brief
Ariana Grande mourns death of her 17‑year‑old dog Coco
Grande shared photos and a message on Instagram, recalling Coco’s role in her early YouTube vlog and her ongoing animal‑rights advocacy.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ariana Grande, 33, posted an Instagram tribute on October 20, 2026, after her dog Coco died at 17 years old. The singer shared a gallery of photos and wrote a heartfelt caption praising the pet’s “sweetest, most amazing and most beautiful” nature and saying she will miss her “every day.”
What happened
Grande announced Coco’s death via Instagram, noting the dog had been a companion for seventeen years. The post included a series of images from various stages of Coco’s life, including a clip from Grande’s first YouTube music vlog where she conducted an “interview” with the pet.
What the reports add
The Independent reported that Coco had an X (formerly Twitter) account under the handle @MissCocoGrande, with the last update posted on 18 April 2012 by Grande’s brother Frankie Grande. The article also highlighted Grande’s long‑standing involvement in animal welfare, citing a 2015 Billboard interview where she said she got involved with dog rescues because “dogs are the most harmless, sweetest babes in the world.”
What was said
Grande’s Instagram caption read, “sweetest, most amazing and most beautiful coco… i am so proud of you. thank you for your love, and for blessing this planet with your physical presence for over seventeen wonderful years.” She added, “you make everywhere you go a more beautiful place. i will miss you every day and hold you in my heart always. i love you so, sweet girl.”
How it came about
Coco first appeared in Grande’s early YouTube content and later became a social‑media presence. The pet’s legacy ties into Grande’s broader advocacy for rescue animals; she has adopted several dogs, including Toulouse (a Beagle‑Chihuahua cross) and Myron (a Pit Bull mix), and has spoken publicly about animal welfare in past interviews.
Key facts
- Ariana Grande posted an Instagram tribute to her dog Coco after the pet died at 17. (independent.co.uk)
- Coco featured in Grande’s first YouTube music vlog and had an X account @MissCocoGrande. (independent.co.uk)
- Grande has adopted multiple rescue dogs and has spoken about animal welfare in a 2015 Billboard interview. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Ariana Grande mourns death of beloved dog Coco: 'I will miss you every day'”
