"It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mascot, Duo the Owl," a Duolingo spokesperson said in a statement. "For years, he tirelessly reminded millions to do their language lessons − sometimes with gentle nudges, sometimes with sheer, unhinged persistence. But even the most relentless of birds can only take so much."

Dua Lipa has broken her silence about the untimely death of the Duolingo language-learning app's mascot Duo the owl, who had considered her his "unrequited love interest."