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'Adored' octopus DJ dies after he stopped 'caring for himself' at UK aquarium

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octopus at a UK aquarium tragically died after he "stopped caring for himself." Tributes have poured in for resident DJ. Davey Jones, also known as DJ, after Bristol Aquarium announced his passing this week.The aquarium released an emotional statement and said they were "heartbroken" about the "much-loved" octopus who stunned visitors with his loving presence.They described him as "a fun, intelligent Giant Pacific Octopus who was adored by anyone who met him", reports Bristol Live.

In a statement shared on its website, Bristol Aquarium wrote: "DJ had reached maturity which sadly brought with it a natural end to his lifecycle. "He was being closely monitored as all octopus react so differently during what is formally known as senescence." In biology, senescence is a process by which cells age and permanently stop dividing but do not die.

It causes a decline in fitness with age which differs from the deterioration of humans usually associated with frailty in extreme old age.

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