Popular social media dog Milou dies at age 16

Milou, a Jack Russell terrier who became a prominent figure on Greek social media, passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 16. The dog, known for her frequent appearances in videos alongside content creator Grigoris Corpidis, commanded a significant online following. Corpidis, who boasts 267,000 followers on Instagram and 177,000 on YouTube, established a brand around the dog, including the dedicated online store tomilou.gr featuring merchandise related to their shared journey.

Grigoris Corpidis announced the death on October 17, 2026, by posting an emotional video to his Instagram account, showing him holding Milou during her final moments. The post triggered an immediate and widespread outpouring of grief, garnering over 50,000 likes and nearly 10,000 comments within hours. Public figures, including actors and artists such as Vasilis Charalampopoulos and Miltos Paschalidis, expressed their condolences in the comments section, acknowledging the emotional connection the audience had formed with the animal.

The loss marks the end of a long-standing partnership documented across multiple digital platforms. While the owner has shared his grief, no further formal statements or follow-up plans regarding the future of the brand have been disclosed at this time.