LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Piff the Magic Dragon announced that his canine companion Mr. Piffles has died.
“For over fifteen years I’ve had the privilege and the pleasure of being upstaged and outshone night after night by Mr. Piffles," said Piff the Magic Dragon. "He came into my life when I had nothing, and set me on the path to a career I could only dream of. In the beginning, I may have rescued him, but in the end, he rescued me.”
WATCH | A tribute to Mr. Piffles
The Flamingo held a special ceremony Wednesday at 5 p.m., celebrating the life and legacy of Mr. Piffles with the opening of "Mr. Piffles’ Magical Playground," a dog-friendly space dedicated to the memory of Mr. Piffles on what would have been his 17th birthday.
Mr Piffles was born in 2007 and has performed over 5,000 times, most notably capturing the hearts of a nation on America’s Got Talent. For the past decade, he has performed nightly at Flamingo Las Vegas.
WATCH | The opening of Mr. Piffles' Magical Playground
“Mr. Piffles graced our stage with his unique charm and indifference, embodying one of the greatest canine talents to ever perform on AGT,” said Sam Donnelly, America’s Got Talent Executive Producer. “He was loved by everyone who saw his act, and his partnership with Piff was a truly magical bond that will forever leave a lasting impact on our hearts.”
Piff and Mr. Piffles would perform at venues ranging from Radio City Music Hall to Shakespeare’s Globe, even opening for Mumford and Sons and sharing the stage with Shania Twain. In 2024, the pair were named The Magic Castle Magician of the Year.
As painful as his loss is, however, a part of him will live on as he is survived by Mr. Piffles the Second, a genetically identical clone.
Mr. Piffles started his life with Piff the Magic Dragon as a rescue dog more than 15 years ago. To honor the memory of Mr. Piffles, Piff said you can help support the Nevada SPCA, a local shelter that helps rescue dogs. You can do so at the link here.
WATCH | Piff the Magic Dragon remembers his friend and partner, Mr. Piffles
