A kangaroo who shot to internet stardom as a result of his musclar frame has died.
Roger passed away at the age of 12 on Saturday.
He became an internet sensation due to his 6 foot 7 inch frame and muscle mass which led to him weighing nearly 200 pounds.
Roger suffered from a loss of vision and arthritis in later life.
Dr. Chris Brown is an Australian veterinarian who found Roger as a joey.
Dr. Brown has paid tribute to the kangaroo.
Various tributes have poured in for Roger.
Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia called him "such a proud strong boy" in an Instagram post
The Australian government's tourism agency has also described him as a "true icon."
Remembering Roger, the world’s most buff kangaroo, and a true icon of @ausoutbacknt's #kangaroosanctuary.💛
(via The Kangaroo Sanctuary) #seeaustralia pic.twitter.com/PUcq6NtWUl
— Australia (@Australia) December 10, 2018
