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Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
After a four month battle with cancer, LSU announced Tuesday that Mike VI has passed away. Per LSUSports.net:
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BATON ROUGE – LSU's beloved live Tiger mascot, Mike VI, was euthanized Tuesday at the age of 11 following his four-month battle with cancer.

The announcement came from the primary caretakers of Mike VI, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine on the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, campus.

Mike VI was diagnosed in late May 2016 with a spindle cell sarcoma, a type of cancer. On June 1, he was anesthetized and taken to Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center for stereotactic radiotherapy, or SRT, which delivered a precise, concentrated dose of radiation to Mike's cancer. The radiation dose was delivered in a single treatment and optimized to avoid normal tissues surrounding Mike's cancer in order to reduce the risk complications.
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God speed Mike. Your now basking in the gardens of God with your brothers that came before you. Always remembered and always missed.
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There are a bunch of Tigers in heaven...open paws...waiting to greet you Mike...Godspeed young Tiger....
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We love you and miss you Mike. RIP
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All Tigers geaux to heaven
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Does anyone know the name of the song played in the tribute video?
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"Let us Break Bread Together" The GBFTL plays it after every game win or lose. It's a cool tradition.
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Your Spirit will live in all of us Mike! #FOREVERLSU
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RIP Mike. You are what makes being an LSU fan so very special. The show is really all about you buddy. You are loved and sorely missed.
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Just not going to be the same seeing that cage empty on Saturday night...
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So sad, RIP big man, you were a hell of a Tiger !!!!!!
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RIP
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Rest in Peace to a beautiful, majestic creature and a forever-loved piece of this program's incredible culture and lore. Also, what shit-queefing SECr troll is downvoting every post? STTDB
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My heartbreaks for LSU and Mike!!never forgotten!!love you mike!!
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Rest in peace, Mike. We're with you in spirit.
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ROSCOE FOREVER!!!
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Very sad news.
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RIP and condolences LSU
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I'd also like to say how sorry I am to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. I know these folks and the commitment they put in to caring for animals. They helped me out once and I've never forgotten their professionalism and dedication. Best Vet School in the Country.
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Rest in Peace Mike. I will miss the days I came by campus to see you. Sad day.
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Very beautiful tribute, for a very beautiful and majestic animal!
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Sad news. RIP Mike
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