Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, dies aged 61

A devastating loss' to the Atlanta zoo, the gorilla's cause of death has yet to be determined by officials

The world's oldest male gorilla, named Ozzie, was found dead by his care team at the Atlanta zoo Tuesday, zoo officials announced. Ozzie was 61.

The cause of the gorilla's death was not immediately known though Ozzie began showing signs of low appetite last week, the zoo said in a news release. The zoo's veterinary team treated Ozzie for symptoms including facial swelling, weakness and inability to eat or drink fluids.