Koko, the gorilla, who learned the sign language, has died
By Marja
@buenavida (9984)
Sweden
June 27, 2019 6:08pm CST
she died in her sleep at age 46 -
she learned sign languages at a youg age, and was very beloved by many. She became friends with Robin Williams and the video shows how fun they had together.
She died in her sleep at age 46, The Gorilla Foundation said.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
28 Jun 19
I would not be surprised if they teach more gorillas the sign language.. 
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@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
28 Jun 19
@buenavida That would be so neat. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
29 Jun 19
@Nevena83 I think she had a good life, and a long life for a gorilla,
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Jun 19
That is very sad I remember reading about this gorilla. Hope she likes the eternal tropical forests up there.
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@Deepizzaguy (122196)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jun 19
Koko the gorilla is gone but the excitement he left behind will never be forgotten.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
28 Jun 19
It must have been interesting to see how much she could learn..
@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
28 Jun 19
We don`t see a gorilla use sign language every day.. 
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
30 Jun 19
What a smart and clever gorilla!
Koko the Gorilla uses sign language to communicate with people, the depth of her ability to communicate is simply astonishing and begs the question of how in...
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
1 Jul 19
Thank you for this link.. What a wonderful video.. gorillas can be very smart.. 
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
30 Jun 19
@buenavida
I think I remember Koko. I see how close he and Robin Williams were. What is the oldest age for a gorilla to live to?
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
1 Jul 19
I have no idea, but am happy that she is on video..
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