Elon Musk Answers Dying Teen's 8 Questions About Tesla, Anime

A 15-year-old cancer patient's final wish came true after her death when Elon Musk answered all eight questions she left behind on a handwritten note.

Liv Perrotto dreamed of meeting the tech entrepreneur, and when he tried to call her just days before she died, she was too exhausted to talk. She asked him to call back later, but she passed away before that conversation could happen.

Before she died, Liv left a notepad on her nightstand filled with questions she wanted to ask Musk. Her mother Rebecca shared the list with commentator Glenn Beck, hoping the Tesla CEO might see it.

The questions ranged from business curiosity to pure teenage joy. Liv wanted to know if Musk planned to make his own phone or expand the Tesla Diner. She asked about his favorite anime, whether he knew the virtual pop star Hatsune Miku, and if he'd traveled to Japan.

Her final question was deeply personal. Liv had designed "Asteroid," a Shiba Inu plush toy that served as a zero-gravity indicator for the Polaris Dawn space mission. She asked if it could become SpaceX's official mascot.

Beck posted photos of Liv and her questions on X, where they quickly gained nearly 2 million views. On Thursday afternoon, Musk responded directly to the post, answering each question in order.

He revealed his favorite anime is "Your Name," and that he's visited Japan several times, with Kyoto and the teamLab art collective as his favorite spots. He confirmed plans to expand the Tesla Diner and add new games to Tesla updates.

Sunny's Take

For the mascot question, Musk wrote "OK" with a smiley face, officially making Liv's creation part of SpaceX history. Her creativity and imagination will now travel to space on future missions.

Rebecca's response to Musk's answers broke hearts across the internet: "I wish she was here to see this."

In honoring Liv's curiosity and dreams, Musk reminded millions that behind every big question is a person who deserves to be heard.