Story perspectives
Beloved Instagram Star Tika the Greyhound Passes Away
11/5/2025
41 8
1 of 1
Story summary
- Tika the Italian Greyhound died at age 14 after surgery to remove two tumors from her liver.
- Thomas Shapiro and Louis announced the death on November 4, saying, "I really thought you were going to live forever."
- Tika gained 1.6 million Instagram followers for her stylish outfits.
- Fans mourned online after Tika spent her final moments at home with family.
