He has caused tremendous pain.
So this news is no sadder than the story of his life.
And unless SeaWorld changes we’re left with no lesson.

Credit: AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File
Just a really sad story."
They’re currently treating the whale with antibiotics and antifungals inserted in his daily rations of fish.
“I wish I could say I was tremendously optimistic about Tilikum and his future,” Gearhart says.
SeaWorldexperienced a decline in revenuefollowingBlackfish’s release, and has since been focused on rebuilding its reputation.
The Orlando and San Antonio parks have not announced any plans to discontinue theirs.