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The Duo Owl is no more! The iconic mascot's demise has taken the internet aback. What happens to the streaks? Does Duolingo have a backup representative to fill the void? Amid a plethora of questions, popular brands and communities have come forward to share their condolences in Duo's memory.
Recently, Duolingo made an official announcement about the mascot Duo's unfortunate and untimely death on their X handle. Duo, aka the Duolingo owl, has been pretty famous as a catchy mascot to attract language enthusiasts and learners. Needless to say, Duo was not just a mascot but more like the organization's brand ambassador.
His demise was indeed disheartening, not just for the audience, but popular brands as well.
Brands react to the announcement about Duo's tragedy
All those healthcare measures and remedies in 2025 couldn't save Duo. Here's some good news, at least it isn't smallpox. Rumors have it that they are still investigating the cause of death.
Time for a reward (via pizzahut/ X)
You can contribute to the investigation with more practice sessions? Pizza Hut has done the needful. By the way, Krispy Creme offered free donuts to cope with the PlayStation crash moaners. Just saying!
Top 10 saddest Anime deaths (via Crunchyroll/ X)
Wait, who put Duo's name on the death note? Must be a conspiracy! Duo’s death is no less pathetic than your favorite Anime character’s death!
In Duo's memory (via TheSims/ X)
The Sims could've just featured a simulation figure of Duo, you know? Anyway, that might have stirred some copyright issues.
The service (via MSFTCopilot/ X)
Though Duo’s reason for death is still unknown, Duo deserves a formal funeral, and Microsoft Copilot didn’t miss out on the opportunity to arrange one.
A grave affair (via Kurz_Gesagt/ X)
Remember the Grant Gustin posing next to a gravestone meme? Here's a penguin re-enacting it with Duo's grave!
In loving memory (via Xbox/ X)
Duo was everyone’s favorite, and his untimely demise has left everyone shattered for sure, including Xbox!
You will be missed (via phantom/ X)
Some losses are irreplaceable, and Phantom understands it.
It shouldn't have been him (via Binance.US/ X)
The loss felt too personal for all, especially Binance. Here's a reminder that no amount of wealth or crypto could prevent the inevitable.
Too soon (via krakenfx/ X)
Duo’s untimely death is unacceptable for all of us, and it might take some time to get over the loss.
Cooked (via KFCFrance/ X)
KFC France was ruthless with the post. Introducing KFD!
Tell me it's not true (via official_throne/ X)
Throne’s mascot broke into tears.
Goodbye (via SourPatchKids/ X)
Everyone’s bidding their final goodbyes to Duo with heavy hearts but he will live in our hearts forever!
The final tribute (via FarCrygame/ X)
Everyone’s keen on making Duo a part of their worlds, just like Far Cry remembered Duo in its own way!
RIP (via MerriamWebster/ X)
Merriam-Webster is here with its word of the day!
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Duo's absence unintentionally served as a reunion of brands. Funerals do unite families, isn't it?
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