Sphen, the globally famous gay penguin, dies at Sydney aquarium

The gentoo penguin Sphen, whose samesex love story made him and partner Magic an equality symbol worldwide, has died. Upon Sphen s death, Magic burst into song, with the rest of the colony at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium following suit. The duo recently celebrated six years together and successfully adopted and raised two chicks: Sphengic (Lara) in 2018 and Clancy in 2020 When globally famous gay penguin Sphen died in Sydney, his partner began to sing Magic moment: Sydney aquarium filled with song after sea birds mourn death of gay penguin Sphen