Koko the gorilla, who became famous for her use of sign language, died in her sleep at age 46 in her california preserve on june 19, 2018. The gorilla foundation is best known for conducting the longest interspecies communication study in history (almost 5 decades) and the only one involving gorillas Watch koko the signing gorilla in this clip from a 1981 national geographic documentary. Koko, the western lowland gorilla that died in her sleep tuesday at age 46, was renowned for her emotional depth and ability to communicate in sign language. Discover 35 intriguing facts about koko the gorilla's life and death, exploring her intelligence, emotional depth, and legacy.
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