“We Were Expecting This News”: Cindy the Baboon’s Death Shatters the Internet

• Cindy the Baboon, a blind rescue animal, sadly died a few days after spending Christmas with her loved ones
• Ruben Lambrechts, a digital creator and Cindy's 'brother,' informed the world about the health issues she had
• Internet users, and fans of the beloved baboon, flooded the comment section with love and condolences

Popular digital creator Ruben Lambrechts sadly shared the news of the passing of Cindy the Baboon, a 31-year-old blind rescue animal in Namibia. Tributes poured in from fans of the primate, who touched the hearts of many.

Ruben shared with the world that Cindy died on 28 December 2025 as a result of severe heart failure, which led to repeated episodes of pulmonary oedema (fluid building up in her lungs). He informed people on Facebook that, despite intensive veterinary care, medication, oxygen, and constant monitoring, her heart and lungs could no longer cope.

"After her third serious attack, and with the guidance of the vet, we made the most heartbreaking decision to let her go peacefully, to spare her any further suffering. In her final moments, we were holding her hand, speaking to her, and surrounding her with love."

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Internet mourns Cindy the Baboon

Tens of thousands of social media users gathered in the comments to share their messages of condolence and fondest memories of Cindy.

A portion of Oceane Arnold's message read:

"Even though we were expecting this news, I am deeply saddened. As a girl from Africa myself, I followed this beautiful story every day: the story between humans and a baboon. The patience of her human mother and of everyone who surrounded her were truly touching."

Anneke Rothner added under the post:

"Rest in peace, Cindy. You had the best life any animal could have with the love of a family that only wanted the best for you."

Natasha Jade Pieterse confessed in the comments:

"I am petrified of baboons. I mean, petrified. Cindy's story, her gentleness, and what she means to you and your family are helping me face that fear. May she rest in love until you meet again."

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Take a look at the Facebook post on Ruben's account below:

3 Other stories about baboons

• In another article, Briefly News reported that an American reality TV star shared photos of himself hunting a baboon in South Africa, which sparked a huge debate.
• A video showed a baboon plucking feathers from a relaxed chicken, leaving South Africans to compare the strange interaction to toxic relationships.
• Baboons in the Western Cape went viral when a man guided them across a zebra crossing. Social media users were thoroughly amused.

Source: Briefly News