Elon Musk answers dying teen's 8 questions, names her plush toy SpaceX mascot
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old cancer patient, Liv Perrotto, left a handwritten list of eight questions for Elon Musk before she died, expressing her wish to meet him and learn more about his work and interests.
- Perrotto's questions covered topics such as Musk's plans for a phone, Tesla Diner expansions, new Tesla games, his favorite anime, travels to Japan, knowledge of virtual pop star Hatsune Miku, and the inspiration behind the Grok AI companion "Ani."
- Her final question asked if "Asteroid," a Shiba Inu plush toy she designed for a space mission, could become the official mascot for SpaceX.
- Elon Musk responded publicly days after her passing, answering all her questions and agreeing to make her plush toy the official SpaceX mascot, fulfilling her last wish and honoring her memory.
- The story gained significant attention on social media, with nearly 2 million views and widespread emotional support for Perrotto’s tribute.
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