Social Media Star 'Peanut the Squirrel' Euthanized, Elon Musk Responds

Peanut the squirrel, a beloved social media star, has been euthanized due to health issues.

The news of Peanut's passing has sent shockwaves through the online community, where he had amassed a large following.

Peanut, a 5-year-old Eastern Gray Squirrel, became an internet sensation in 2022 when his owner, Derek Boyer, began posting videos of him on TikTok.

The videos, which often featured Peanut engaged in various adventures and activities, quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of millions around the world.

Peanut's untimely death has been met with an outpouring of grief and condolences from his fans and followers.

Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, responded to the news of Peanut's passing with a heartfelt tweet.

Musk, known for his love of animals, expressed his sadness and offered his condolences to Boyer and Peanut's fans.

"Rest in peace, Peanut," Musk tweeted. "You brought joy to so many people and will be dearly missed.

Peanut's health issues had been a growing concern for his owner.

Boyer had previously shared that Peanut had been suffering from a respiratory infection and had been receiving veterinary care.

Despite the efforts of his vet and owner, Peanut's condition worsened, and the difficult decision was made to euthanize him.

"It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Peanut has passed away," Boyer wrote in a statement on social media.

"He brought so much joy to my life and to the lives of so many others. I will miss him dearly."

Peanut's legacy will live on through the countless videos and memories he has left behind.

His story is a reminder of the power of social media to connect people and bring joy to our lives.

Peanut's fans and followers will continue to celebrate his life and cherish the memories they have of this extraordinary little squirrel.