Oreo the Raccoon, model for 'GOTG' character Rocket, has died
His on-screen avatar may have survived Thanos' finger snap, but in real life, Oreo the Raccoon, the animal which served as the model for beloved "Guardians of the Galaxy" character Rocket, has tragically passed away at the age of 10.
Oreo helped animators capture motions and behaviours for Rocket Raccoon, who is voiced by Bradley Cooper in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The character, which debuted with James Gunn's 2014 film "Guardians of the Galaxy", most recently appeared in "Avengers: Infinity War". The character is scheduled for another appearance in upcoming "Avengers: Endgame".
The news of Oreo's death was announced by a Facebook fan page for "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise.
"Rest in Peace to Oreo the Raccoon, the real-life model for Rocket Raccoon. Oreo was also the Raccoon that went to the red carpet with GotG director James Gunn when the movie debuted in Hollywood. Thank you for your awesomeness, Oreo!" the group wrote.
The page also shared a post by Oreo's owner Quinta