Orca that killed trainer has died
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tilikum, an orca that killed a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando in 2010 and was profiled in a documentary that helped sway popular opinion against keeping killer whales in captivity at SeaWorld parks, has died.
Sea World officials said Friday that Tilikum died but did not give a cause of death. In a statement, the officials said Tilikum had faced serious health issues. He was estimated to be 36 years old.
The 2010 death of trainer Dawn Brancheau by Tilikum had a major impact on the future of orcas at SeaWorld parks.
