Paul The Oracle Octopus Dies By Margaret Hartmann | October 26, 2010 | 7:46pm Latest Copy to clipboard × Copy Link Facebook Reddit Bluesky 0 Paul, the octopus who correctly predicted this year’s World Cup results, died of natural causes today at the ripe old age of 2½ years. Though German fans wanted to eat him, he’ll be buried and given a “modest permanent shrine.” Join the discussion... Keep scrolling for more great stories.