Dec. 22 (UPI) -- SeaWorld Orlando announced that Katina, a killer whale in captivity for most of her 50 years, including 40 years at the Florida park, has died.
SeaWorld posted Sunday night on Facebook that Katina died as her health had "begun to significantly decline as she entered her geriatric years."
Oraca can live up to 80 years.
"Over the last several weeks, our animal care and medical teams have worked around the clock to closely monitor her declining health, and as her condition worsened, the decision was made to prioritize her comfort and welfare," SeaWorld posted. "Despite everyone's extraordinary efforts, she passed away while surrounded by animal care and medical teams who have worked closely with her for nearly 40 years."
Katina performed in daily shows with her "big personality," and was known for sticking her tongue out and a "speed swim" to create a cyclone of water," the Facebook post said.
