India, Nov. 5 -- Tika the Iggy, the Italian greyhound known for her impeccable fashion sense and massive online following, has died. She was 14. Her owner, Thomas Shapiro, announced the news on Tuesday through a post on social media.

"Tika, I really thought you were going to live forever. I thought we had more time, but there are things we cannot control. Our hearts are shattered," Shapiro wrote on Instagram.

"We wish you were still here. You were supposed to prance through your golden years. We just hope you know how deeply you were loved, Tika," he added.

With over 1.6 million followers on Instagram, Tika the Iggy rose to fame for her high-fashion outfits and charming personality. She became a cultural icon in the pet influencer worl...