Sydney's gay penguin Sphen dies, partner Magic mourns with song
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The Sea Life Aquarium in Sydney witnessed a heart-wrenching scene as Magic, a gentoo penguin, and his companions mourned the death of their fellow penguin Sphen. The same-sex love story between Sphen and Magic had previously made them global celebrities. Sphen's death was confirmed by the aquarium on Thursday morning, just before his 12th birthday. The cause of death is believed to be natural.