The current Mascot for LSU Tigers was diagnosed with Cancer earlier this year.  They suggest he might make it a few more months.  He is currently the 6th Tiger Mascot.

Beautiful Creatures, this sucks to hear.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/lsu-plans-to-euthanize-tiger-mascot-after-tests-show-cancer-spreading/ar-BBx25ld?li=BBnb7Kz