R.I.P. Photo: Chris Weeks/Getty Images
"She made so many people happy," Gidget's trainer, Sue Chipperton told People.com. "Gidget always knew where the camera was."
Taco Bell's dog-centric commercials first aired in 1997 debuting the catchphrase "¡Yo quiero Taco Bell!" Further slogans "Drop the chalupa!" and "Viva Gorditas!" soon followed. Gidget shared the spotlight for some time with another chihuahua, Dinky, who played her female love interest, but as with most Hollywood stories, Gidget snatched the spotlight for herself.
After Taco Bell retired the commercials in 2000, Gidget went on to play Bruiser's mom in "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde" (check her out at 9:05 in this clip) along with a cameo in a Geico commercial.
In proper sendoff tradition, we take a look at Gidget's finest screen moments.
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I would love to see my favorite video ("I should have got a bigger box"). I have a shirt with this logo on it. I loved the Taco Bell chihuahua so much that I just had to have one. Mine is "Mickey" and he's the love of my life. My condolences to Gidget's family. May she rest in peace.
so sad. but old she cute. now i can say is rip
She will always be remembered.Very smart and pretty animal.
I feel so sorry for the owners, as i have become quite attached to our chihuahua, i have never been a dog person before, but i will never be without a companion anymore, our puppy is named chiquita the chihuahua....R.I.P. Gidget.. you were such a celebrity for the canine persuasation.. you will be missed!!!!! my condolence for the family of Gidget
Hello i adopt my first chihuahua and i am very happy with her name is Sara, i always like your chihuahua on tv .
awww! I have a chihuahua and his name is bigboy. My other chihuahua died about 3months ago but she was sick after she gave birth to puppies. Well for sure im eating at Taco Bell for the next month!
RIP>>>Feel so bad! I really love Chihuahuas....got a mixed one and she is so beautiful.....May is 15yrs. old now! I also went to see the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua and it was so cute. Anyway, Yo quiero Taco Bell right now!
i will miss u so much my little ttacoco friend.I loved u so much i bought a plush toy and it says i should have bought a bigger box and you here at taco bell.please my little friend R.I.P. for the the every taco i eat it is dedacated to u.
I LOVE THE TOCO BELL CHIHUAHUA AND REMEMBER THE GREAT DOG FOREVER!!!!!!!!!
RIP
We got a chihuahua after seeing the Gidget on the Taco Bell
commercial. We named her Lizzie for when Gidget would call the dinosaur, "Here, Lizard, Lizard". She has not been like any dog I have ever owned. I am truly sorry to heard of Gidget's passing and may she rest in peace. May there be a special reward for all the joy she has brought us chihuahua owners and lovers.
we love chihuhuas ours is 4 yrs. old her name is nani i loved gidget in all the taco bell commercials may she rip!!!!
We have two Chihuahuas and my daughter has 4. We recently took care of them at our house and I had 6 Chihuahuas in my King sized bed. I loved it. I always loved the Taco Chihuahua. I had one named Peachie Keen and she lived to be 20 years old. She died in my arms about three years ago. RIP little Gidget, we will miss you.
The toco dog was a cutie.
I don't have a chihuahua but i have worked with plenty of them
most of the dogs i work with were shelter dogs .
I own a sheltie. He is cute as a button
thank you for the smiles every time i saw you rest in peace lilone