Famous gay penguin Sphen dies at age 11

Sphen, a famous gay penguin from Sydney, has died… and his partner penguin paid his last respects in a heartbreaking way.

The Australian gentoo penguin died of natural causes after a fulfilling life, the aquarium where he lived announced on Thursday.

Sphen's partner Magic was brought to Sphen so he could come to terms with his death … and the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium stated in its opinion When Magic saw the corpse of his partner, he began to sing – and other members of the aquarium colony joined in.

Sphen and Magic – known to many as “Sphengic” – rose to fame in 2018 when they were spotted swimming together before breeding season… and the pair were eventually given a “spare egg” to care for.

A backup egg is a second egg laid by a pair of penguins who are unable to raise it due to financial constraints… but Sphen and Magic stepped in and helped ensure the egg’s survival.

A few years later, they raised another chick… and aquarium staff want people to remember what an icon Sphen was.

The penguins became something of a worldwide sensation after raising their first chick… They inspired a carnival float and even appeared in the hit Netflix series “Atypical.”

The aquarium staff is now trying to help Magic through the upcoming breeding season without his lifelong partner.

Sphen was 11.