Ariana Grande says dog Coco has died after 17 years

Ariana Grande said her dog Coco had died, sharing an Instagram tribute on October 19 that described their relationship spanning more than 17 years. Grande wrote that she would miss Coco every day and keep her in her heart, according to the post. Grande’s message called Coco “sweetest, most amazing and most beautiful” and thanked her for her love and for being present for more than 17 years. Photos accompanying the tribute showed the dog at different points in her life, including a celebration of her 17th birthday with a bone-shaped cake. The reported death and Coco’s age are based on Grande’s post; the reports provide no separate confirmation. Grande adopted Coco in 2010, according to accounts of the tribute. Coco was a Dachshund and German Shepherd mix, and she appeared with Grande in the music videos for “Put Your Hearts Up” and “Positions,” one report said. Grande also shared videos and photos of Coco over the years, including an early YouTube clip in which she spoke to the dog about music she was writing. The Instagram post prompted condolences from friends and colleagues in its comments, including television host Ross Mathews, singer Leon Thomas and songwriter and...