LSU announced on Tuesday that the school's live tiger mascot, Mike VI, was euthanized after his four-month long battle with cancer.
Mike was born in 2005 and adopted by LSU in 2007, serving as the Tigers' live mascot for nine years.
LSU released a statement on Tuesday regarding Mike's passing.
LSU's live tiger mascot, Mike VI, passed away today, Oct. 11. Mike VI was born on July 23, 2005, and adopted by LSU in He was 11 years old at the time of his passing.
Mike was humanely euthanized in his night house by LSU's Attending Veterinarian David Baker, DVM, Ph.D. He was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma in May 2016 and underwent stereotactic radiotherapy on June 1, 206, at Mary Bird Perkins -- Our lady of the Lake Cancer. He entered hospice care in his night house on Oct. 10, 2016, so that his caretakers could observe him to ensure that he did not suffer.
The school also noted that there would not be a formal memorial service for Mike, but that fans were encouraged to share memories, stories and photos on social media.
