Noodle the 'no bones day' TikTok pug who went viral has died
Noodle, a pug who predicted on social media whether it would be a "bones day or a no bones" day, has died, according to his owner.
Jonathan Graziano posted on TikTok on Saturday that his 14-year-old dog died on Friday, calling it a day "I always knew was coming but never thought it would arrive."
The little dog became famous in 2021 when Mr Graziano began posting morning TikTok videos of Noodles deciding whether he was going to stand up or flop down in his soft dog bed.
This coined the phrase "a no bones day" if Noodle decided to sleep in.
Mr Graziano would encourage his fans to follow his lead and treat themselves to soft pants and self care, which was a popular message during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"He lived 14 and half years, which is about as long as you can hope a dog can," Mr Graziano said in the emotional video.
"And he made millions of people happy. What a run."
Mr Graziano said Noodle was at home and in his owner's arms when he passed way.
He encouraged fans to celebrate the pug while they navigate through the sadness.
Noodle appeared on several television shows and even inspired a children's book that came out this summer.
AP
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