![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lolita-the-killer-whale-dies-days-after-miami-aquarium-said-she-was-in-good-health/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_The-audience-at-the-Miami-Seaquarium-watching-Lolita-the-killer-whale-at-its-40th-anniversary-perfor.jpg&description=Lolita, once deemed the 'world's loneliest whale,' was held captive for more than half-century and had been forced to perform at the Miami Seaquarium for over 50 years Lolita the killer whale has tragically died just days after a Miami aquarium claimed she was in "good health." The captive whale, who was held for more than a half-century, passed away on Friday at the Miami Seaquarium just as she was being prepared to move from the theme park in the not-too-distant future. The Seaquarium posted a statement from the non-profit group Friends of Toki on social media that Lolita — also known as Tokitae, or Toki — started exhibiting serious signs of discomfort over the past two days. Seaquarium and Friends of Toki medical team members began treating her immediately and aggressively, but the 57-year-old orca died from an apparent renal condition, the statement said. For all the latest news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US 'Toki was an inspiration to all who had the fortune to hear her story and especially to the Lummi nation that considered her family,' the Friends of Toki statement said. 'Those who have had the privilege to spend time with her will forever remember her beautiful spirit.' Animal rights activists have been fighting for years to have Lolita freed from her tank at the Miami Seaquarium. The park's relatively new owner, The Dolphin Company, and the non-profit Friends of Toki announced a plan in March to possibly move her to a natural sea pen in the Pacific Northwest, with the financial backing of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. 'I am heartbroken that Toki has left us,' Irsay said in a statement. 'Her story captured my heart, just as it did millions of others. I was honoured to be part of the team working to return her to her indigenous home, and I take solace in knowing that we significantly improved her living conditions this past year. Her spirit and grace have touched so many. Rest in peace, dear Toki.' The Lummi Nation, a){kind=link}
Lolita, once deemed the ‘world’s loneliest whale,’ was held captive for more than half-century and had been forced to perform at the Miami Seaquarium for over 50 years
Lolita the killer whale has tragically died just days after a Miami aquarium claimed she was in “good health.”
The captive whale, who was held for more than a half-century, passed away on Friday at the Miami Seaquarium just as she was being prepared to move from the theme park in the not-too-distant future.
The Seaquarium posted a statement from the non-profit group Friends of Toki on social media that Lolita – also known as Tokitae, or Toki – started exhibiting serious signs of discomfort over the past two days.
Seaquarium and Friends of Toki medical team members began treating her immediately and aggressively, but the 57-year-old orca died from an apparent renal condition, the statement said.