LSU plans to have a new live tiger mascot on campus by August, replacing one that died in October following months of treatment for a rare form of cancer.
We have sad news to pass along this afternoon...after a 4 month battle against cancer, LSU Mascot Mike the Tiger (VI) has passed away.
The announcement is not a shock, as the battle with cancer has been very public and well documented through the University...
LSU's legendary mascot, Mike the Tiger, has been making headlines of late, given the multiple reports regarding his treatment for a rare form of cancer.
As we all know, Mike the Tiger VI has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and with that information in the news, PETA has come forward and demands that LSU stop the tradition of having live Bengal tigers as LSU's mascots.