PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Duolingo Owl is dead, according to a statement from the Pittsburgh-based company. Duolingo's owl mascot has become a memeable internet sensation for the way some users of the language learning app think he threatens them to do their lessons.

Language learning app Duolingo revealed this week that the bright green owl that was the face of the company has "died," in a viral social media stunt. Duo, who was known for his menacing reminders to get people to keep up with their lessons on the app,

The language-learning app shared news of its mascot’s demise in a tongue-in-cheek post yesterday. Duo, the infamous Duolingo owl, is dead.