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University of Georgia Bulldog fans are in mourning as Bulldog mascot UGA VII passed away from a sudden heart attack. The Athens Banner-Herald reports, "Owner Frank 'Sonny' Seiler said the English bulldog, named Loran's Best after the legendary sideline reporter, died of heart-related causes, the university announced this evening."

University of Georgia Bulldog - UGA VII - RIP

Many took the news hard. "We are all in a state of shock," Seiler said in a news release issued by the university. "We had no warning whatsoever." UGA II served the Bulldog nation for just over a year.


The 56-pound dog was "known as a laid-back mascot who seemed oblivious to crowd noise." SI.Com notes in a report that the school said there would be no mascot at Saturday's game in Athens against Kentucky.

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UGA President Michael Adams also offered condolences. "Our hearts go out to the Seilers and the entire Bulldog Nation at this unexpected loss," Adams said in a news release. "Uga VII was both a family pet and a symbol for millions of fans, and besides that he was just a sweet dog. We will miss him."