Popular Greek social media dog Milou dies at 16

Milou, a Jack Russell terrier and a prominent figure in Greek social media, passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 16. Her owner, content creator Grigoris Corpidis, announced the news through an emotional video on social media, describing how the dog died in his arms. Milou was well-known for appearing in travel and lifestyle videos across Instagram and TikTok, where the pair garnered significant attention.

With 267,000 followers on Instagram and 177,000 YouTube subscribers, Corpidis had built a substantial online brand around the dog, including the hashtag #tomilou and an online store selling related merchandise. Following the announcement of her death, the post received widespread public engagement, including over 50,000 likes and thousands of comments, with several Greek public figures and influencers expressing their condolences for the loss of the animal that had become a mascot for many followers.