Fitzgerald the Octopus Remembered | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

The Great Lakes Aquarium bids farewell to Fitzgerald, their beloved Giant Pacific octopus who passed away peacefully after a remarkable life. At just two years old, she laid thousands of eggs — the natural end of her life cycle — and was euthanized humanely by staff who knew she’d reached the end of her healthy lifespan. Though most octopuses live 3-5 years and die after reproducing, Fitzgerald stood out: she reproduced early, measured eight feet and weighed forty pounds, and had a unique nine-armed body with one split arm — a mystery whether born that way or injured. Named after the…