Taco Bell Chihuahua

Gidget Chipperton (February 7, 1994 – July 21, 2009), better known as the Taco Bell Chihuahua, was an American dog actress and comedienne, best known for appearing in the Taco Bell commercials as its male chihuahua mascot from 1997 to 2000. She was the pet of Karen McElhatton.

In July 2009, Gidget suffered a stroke in her trainer Sue Chipperton's home and was euthanized at age 15. She was then cremated and her ashes were retained by her trainer Sue Chipperton.

A Famous Dog's Life: The Story of Gidget, America's Most Beloved Chihuahua, a book about Gidget's life, was published on May 3, 2011.