PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Duolingo Owl is dead, according to a statement from the Pittsburgh-based company. "It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Duo, formally known as The Duolingo Owl, is dead," the language learning app posted on social media Tuesday morning.

The company behind popular language learning app Duolingo has decided to kill off its famous Duolingo Owl mascot once and for all. In a Tuesday statement, the Pittsburgh-based brand announced with “heavy hearts” that Duo is “dead” and will be scratched from its marketing.

Duolingo, the language-learning app, killed off its owl mascot named Duo on Tuesday in what is assuredly some kind of publicity stunt. In fact, here were are writing about it. So, well played, Duolingo. Duolingo posted the news on social media.

Duo, also known as the Duolingo Owl, has died, the language-learning app confirms on social media. While they didn’t share what happened, they shared that there is “an ongoing investigation.”

Drake is being trolled by Duolingo, who mocked him with a viral Super Bowl moment and declared their owl mascot "dead."

Duolingo, in an X post, announced that their mascot, Duo the owl, died and that the cause of death remains a mystery.

Duo the Owl was known for his silly antics, reminding Duolingo users to complete their daily lessons. He debuted with the app in 2011.

Duolingo announced the death of its green owl mascot across its social media channels on Tuesday morning, writing, “It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Duo, formally known as The Duolingo Owl,