Auburn's famed golden eagle mascot Tiger passed away on June 18 at the age of 34.
Jamie Bellah of the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine said Tiger was recovering well from a cataract surgery performed on June 17 before passing away.
"She had cataract surgery last night and the procedure went well," Bellah said. "Her cataract was progressing to the point that she was going to lose vision in that eye. Unfortunately things took a turn for the worst last night and we lost her."
Tiger previously underwent a successful cataract surgery in 2012.
Known as War Eagle VI, Tiger was the first golden eagle to fly in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
She flew for seven years before being retired in 2006.
Plans for a memorial service are under discussion but have yet to be finalized.
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