Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies

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Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies

By Rennie Dyball
Originally posted Wednesday July 22, 2009 11:40 AM EDT

Gidget Photo by: Sue Chipperton / www.tailsticks.com

She charmed millions without ever saying a word, and managed to make fast food tacos adorable. Gidget, the Chihuahua best known for her Taco Bell ad campaign, died from a stroke on Tuesday night at age 15.

"She made so many people happy," says Gidget's trainer, Sue Chipperton. PEOPLE met both Gidget and Sue at a Hollywood animals photo shoot in February, where the pup was a consummate pro and delighted the crew with her playful nature.

The mostly retired actor lived out her days laying in the sun – "I like to joke that it's like looking after a plant," says Chipperton – and entertaining at shoots when her trainer brought her along. "Gidget," says Chipperton, "always knew where the camera was."

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[tarah86]

Awww, I used to love those Taco Bell commercials in the 90s. Before her, I didn't know what a Chihuahua was.

 

[MJstarlight]

awww that is so sad

 

[Hardcastle]

Goodbye little dog.

 

[ItsNotTrue]

She's with Michael now. Take care of her Mike!

 

[Marilyn Monroe]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww im sad.

 

[imehollis]

she had a long life...15 years

 

[angelofhope]

I've got a Chi puppy. Very sad. R.I.P .

 

[Cinnamon234]

Awwwwwwww that's so sad