Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies at 15

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[/URL]Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies at 15

Us Magazine - July 22, 2009 1:30 PM PDT
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http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/omg/assets/images/omg-spacer-1.0.0.gifGidget the Taco Bell dog at the "Cats & Dogs" premiere in Westwood, CA on June 23, 2001. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage.comUs 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."

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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."

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McElhatton tells Us the dog will likely be cremated.

Find out what celebs' dogs say about them (http://www.usmagazine.com/photos/what-stars-dogs-say-about-them)

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."

[xellos88330]

Loved those commercials when they first came out. Viva Gorditas!

[desflood]

There's a lot to be said for a little editing when you copy and paste an article.

[Jimcs50]

We have a chihuahua named after her....poor Gidget. RIP.

[Chingo Bling]

Pobre Chihuahua. Ress in peace guey. Jou were like the bess perro on the television.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

"What is a logarithm?"

Given all the jokes that I used to hear about Taco Bell using strays in their tacos, it seemed an odd choice for a spokes-animal, but there's no denying that the commercials were memorable which is the mark of a quality ad.

Adios, Gidget.

[SpursStalker]

There's a lot to be said for a little editing when you copy and paste an article.

+1

Nuff said ...

:lol

[Chingo Bling]

Finally a perro gets love since all these pinches gatos culeros are dying and getting all the attenshuns

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Yo Quiero Air!

but, seriously that sucks.

[Spursfan092120]

http://www.usmagazine.com/files/gidget-b.jpg

:depressed:depressed This made me sad. RIP Gidget. Poor puppy. At least she lived a long life.

[JudynTX]

:(

[ididnotnothat]

Finally a perro gets love since all these pinches gatos culeros are dying and getting all the attenshuns

:lol:lol

[marini martini]

There's a lot to be said for a little editing when you copy and paste an article.


+1

Nuff said ...

:lol

No shit!!! WTF???:lmao


http://www.usmagazine.com/files/gidget-b.jpg

:depressed:depressed This made me sad. RIP Gidget. Poor puppy. At least she lived a long life.


.............and a rich life too!:toast

[koriwhat]

fuck those worthless shitty dogs like that! my roommates have a chihuahua and it's a little shit head!

[Chingo Bling]

fuck those worthless shitty dogs like that! my roommates have a chihuahua and it's a little shit head!


Maybe jour roommate is the puto. If thass the case then maybe jour a puto for moving in with them.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I wonder if they've rented out Staples Center for the services yet.

[Chingo Bling]

Servicios will be held at the Taco Bell Arena.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/117/272436228_60cc8e60b7.jpg?v=0

[Frenzy]

fuck those worthless shitty dogs like that! my roommates have a chihuahua and it's a little shit head!

they look like a bigger version of a rat to me.

[JoeChalupa]

We've got a chihuahua mix.

[JoeChalupa]

and he'll kick all your asses!!!

[manufan10]

Here lizard, lizard, lizard!

:D

bohI-J9pe4c

[mrsmaalox]

and he'll kick all your asses!!!

Ha don't make me laugh! This is the real bad ass (her name is Sasha):

http://img220.imagevenue.com/loc127/th_97084_photo713_122_127lo.jpg (http://img220.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=97084_photo713_122_127lo.jpg)


rip Gidget

[Gervin44Silas13]

Sorry new to the fourm.....with the cut and paste....geeezzzeeee!

[exstatic]

Sorry new to the fourm.....with the cut and paste....geeezzzeeee!

Quick tip: After you paste your text into the window, hit the 'Go advanced' button. It'll give you an editable preview version without actually posting the article yet.

Oh, and pink is a lousy emphasis color for the gray background of this forum. Try orange.

[tlongII]

At least it's not another fucking cat.

[angel_luv]

I really liked the dog's commercials. It is sad that she died- although I am willing to bet cause of death was really due to consumption of Taco Bell's food.