Award-winning dog Koko, the Red Cloud Kelpie that rose to fame in the popular Australia film Red Dog, has died.
The seven-year-old pooch was diagnosed with congestive heart disease in early 2012 and sadly succumbed to the illness this week.
Koko was the stand out in Red Dog, a movie based on the book by Louis de Bernieres, with the film grossing more than $21 million at the Australian box office in 2011.
The movie’s producer Nelson Woss, who took ownership of Koko following the film, said he was deeply saddened by the loss of his mate and Australia’s favourite dog.
“Through the making of Red Dog, Koko became Australia’s favourite dog. He certainly changed my life forever,” Nelson said.
“I will miss his companionship, his remarkable outgoing, friendly nature and the many long walks that we enjoyed together in Perth and around the country. His incredible journey has come to an end.”
Koko, who starred alongside Rachel Taylor and Josh Lucas, was awarded Best Dog in a Foreign Film at the inaugural Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles.
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