The Louisiana State family is mourning following the death of Mike VI, the Tigers’ beloved live mascot.
Mike died on Tuesday at home from cancer, LSU announced in a statement. He was 11 and had been a part of the LSU scene since 2007.
His passing comes as a latest blow to LSU, which already is reeling from its football team’s slow 3-2 start to the season.
LSU members are rallying in support of each other, with fans sharing Mike memories on social media.
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Mike VI inherited LSU’s mascot throne, and LSU now seeks a tiger to dub “Mike VII”
“LSU has begun the search for a young, male tiger,” the University said. “As with Mikes IV, V and VI, LSU will seek to obtain a donated tiger from a rescue facility.”
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