Viral sensation Pigcasso passed away on Thursday, 7 March 2024, aged eight years old, as revealed by her owner, Joanne Lefson.
Pigcasso’s cause of death was determined to be chronic rheumatoid arthritis, according to the famous hog hero’s Instagram page.
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The post announcing Pigcasso’s death was accompanied by many photos showcasing Pigcasso’s artwork and daily life.
‘DEAR PIGCASSO. From slaughterhouse to the world’s most accomplished animal artist in history, your life was simply extraordinary. Your life made a difference in the world.
‘You not only challenged the art fraternity Pigcasso, you also inspired millions of people to acknowledge farmed animals as the sentient individuals that they are – each one worthy of our empathy and compassion,’ the post written by Lefson stated.
‘I remain so very fortunate to have collaborated with the intelligent, gentle, creative, and extraordinary individual that you were. Your legacy to create a kinder and more sustainable world for all lives on Pigcasso – as does our deepest respect, appreciation, and gratitude from those of us fortunate enough to have been a part of your remarkable journey,’ Lefson added.
Pigcasso was saved from a slaughterhouse in 2016 by Lefson, owner of Farm Sanctuary, a rescue farm situated in Franschhoek Valley, and would go on to create artworks that would capture the public’s imagination, amassing over 111 000 followers on Instagram.
Her life was not like that of other pigs. Aside from her online fame, she created her own Swatch watch design in 2019 and her own wine label in 2020.
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Picture: Instagram / @pigcassohoghero