Pop star Ariana Grande announced the death of her 17-year-old dog, Coco, in an Instagram post on October 19, 2026, sharing a collection of photos and videos documenting nearly two decades together.
Tributes and Memories From Seventeen Years Together
Ariana Grande posted an emotional farewell to her longtime pet on October 19, 2026, as reported by Billboard. The singer described the dachshund and German Shepherd mix as the sweetest, most amazing and most beautiful coco
and thanked the canine for blessing the planet for over seventeen years. I am so proud of you,
the 33-year-old Wicked: For Good actress added in her caption, expressing her gratitude for Coco’s love and companionship since before her rise to international fame.
The Instagram tribute featured multiple snapshots of the pair over the years. The post concluded with a black-and-white photo of Coco’s paws next to a white rose.
Friends and collaborators shared condolences in the comments section. TV host Ross Mathews wrote about the rarity of a 17-year bond, while singer Leon Thomas noted that Coco was the best, according to Billboard. Producer Ilya Salmanzadeh, who worked with Grande on multiple songs including Petal
— which reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August — also left a message for the singer, writing sweet sweet coco,
and i love you so, sweet girl.
Grande’s emotional tribute concluded with the words, you make everywhere you go a more beautiful place. i will miss you every day and hold you in my heart always.
Early Days on Victorious and YouTube
Coco joined Grande’s family during her early years on Nickelodeon while she worked on the television show Victorious, according to USA TODAY. The animal was the first rescue dog the singer adopted.
In December 2012, Coco appeared in one of the pop star’s earliest YouTube music vlogs. In that 46-second clip, the dog wore a pink bandana around its neck while Grande conducted a mock interview about new songs she was writing at the time.
Grande Advocates for Animals During Career Break
Grande has a long history of animal advocacy, telling Billboard in a 2015 interview that dogs show unconditional love and deserve the same treatment in return. By 2022, Great Pet Care reported that the singer’s household included roughly 10 dogs, such as Toulouse, Myron, Cinnamon, Straus, Snape, Lily, Ophelia, Sirius, Fawkes, and Lafayette, as noted by USA TODAY.
The artist is currently taking a break from public-facing work after wrapping her Eternal Sunshine Tour in early September. However, Billboard confirmed she will complete press appearances for her upcoming film Focker-in-Law, in which she stars alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro ahead of its November 25 theatrical release.
Questions About Coco’s Passing
What caused Coco’s death?
Coco’s cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
How many total pets does Ariana Grande currently own?
The exact current count of Grande’s canine family remains unknown, though reports from 2022 indicated she cared for approximately 10 dogs at the time, according to USA TODAY.
When did Coco first enter the public eye?
The dachshund-German Shepherd mix first appeared publicly in December 2012 during one of Grande’s earliest YouTube music vlogs recorded during her time on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, as detailed by USA TODAY.
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