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World's tallest dog dies a month before birthday
26 Oct 2013 at 11:02hrs | Views
The world's tallest dog has died at the age of seven at his home in Tucson, Arizona.
Giant George weighed more than 17.5 stone (111kg) and was able to reach a height of 2.2m standing on his hind legs.
The news of the Great Dane's death was announced on George's official Facebook page.
Owner David Nasser said: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce Giant George died last night."
The message, posted on 18 October, went on to read: "George passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones; one month before his eighth birthday."
George had gained notoriety after appearing on several talk shows and having a book based on him released.
The giant dog, who had lived with the Nasser family since he was seven weeks old, has already received a number of tributes from his fans on Facebook.
Giant George weighed more than 17.5 stone (111kg) and was able to reach a height of 2.2m standing on his hind legs.
The news of the Great Dane's death was announced on George's official Facebook page.
Owner David Nasser said: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce Giant George died last night."
The message, posted on 18 October, went on to read: "George passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones; one month before his eighth birthday."
George had gained notoriety after appearing on several talk shows and having a book based on him released.
The giant dog, who had lived with the Nasser family since he was seven weeks old, has already received a number of tributes from his fans on Facebook.
Source - Metro
