Kevin, world’s tallest male dog, dies at age three: ‘He was the best giant boy’

Great dane, named after protagonist of Home Alone film series, died after falling ill and undergoing surgery

The world's tallest male dog - a great dane from Iowa named Kevin who was comically skittish despite his imposing frame - has died unexpectedly, leaving his owners to mourn that humans never [have] enough time" with such majestic pets.

Kevin, age three, died after falling ill and undergoing an unplanned surgery, according to a statement on Monday from Guinness World Records, who in March officially recognized the great dane as the globe's tallest dog.