BREAKING – In a deeply emotional and unexpected development, Floki, Elon Musk’s iconic Shiba Inu, has passed away at the age of 4, a source close to the Musk family confirmed exclusively to The Daily Orbit just minutes ago.
SpaceX employee with direct knowledge
The news comes from a SpaceX employee with direct knowledge, who spoke under condition of anonymity. The source revealed that Floki, who had been in declining health over the past several months, passed away peacefully at Musk’s Austin-area estate earlier this morning.
"Elon is heartbroken," the insider said.
Floki gained internet fame in 2021 when Musk tweeted a photo of the charismatic Shiba Inu with the caption “Floki has arrived.” The tweet sent Dogecoin and Floki-themed crypto tokens surging, solidifying the dog’s place as a cultural icon in both tech and meme spheres.
First report of Floki’s death
This is the first report of Floki’s death, and at the time of publishing, there has been no post or confirmation from Musk himself on X (formerly Twitter), Tesla, or SpaceX. However, one cryptic message from an X account linked to a longtime Tesla PR associate — since deleted — read simply: “Goodnight, Floki. You were more than a meme.”
Why This Matters:
Floki wasn’t just a dog. He inspired a crypto token, surged Dogecoin to new heights, and even made cameos in several Musk-related promotional materials, including the infamous 2022 SNL appearance. Tributes are already beginning to surface online, though few yet realize the truth behind them.
