A duck that became a social media star due to its height is believed to have died, the University of York has revealed.
The bird, known as Long Boi, featured on James Corden's US talk show and Greg James' show on BBC Radio 1.
The mallard/Indian runner cross, which was 2ft 4in (70cm) tall, had not been seen on campus for almost two months.
Given the lack of sightings, a spokesperson said: “We are forced to conclude that he has passed away.”
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In a statement the university said: “We appreciate this is not the resolution that many people were wishing for, but hope that acknowledging his passing allows us to focus on celebrating his life and commemorating the time he spent with us.
“During his time on campus, Long Boi brought joy to staff, students, alumni and visitors to York. Our beautiful campus and wonderful grounds team provided a rich life for him during the four years he lived with us.
“We remain grateful for the incredible community of fans who have given their time, energy and skills to celebrating Long Boi and the abundance of wildlife found here on campus.”
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The university has encouraged people not to leave flowers but instead to “Do something for the local environment, such as feeding the ducks at your local pond or making a charitable donation in Long Boi's memory.”
It said The University of York Students' Union (YUSU) was working on plans to organise a fitting tribute to Long Boi.
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