The world's tallest dog has died at the age of seven at his home in Tucson, Arizona.
Giant George weighed more than 17.5 stone (111kg) and was able to reach a height of 7ft 3in (2.2m) standing on his hind legs.
The news of the Great Dane's death was announced on George's official Facebook page.
Owner David Nasser said: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce Giant George died last night."
The message, posted on 18 October, went on to read: "George
passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones; one month before his
eighth birthday."
Giant George started life as the runt of a litter of 13 puppies, but went on to grow to 43in (109cm) from paw to shoulder.
In 2010, he was named by Guinness World Records as both the world's tallest living dog and tallest dog ever.
He made it into the record books by beating his nearest
rival, Titan, a Great Dane from California, by three-quarters of an
inch.
The titles landed him spots on the Oprah Winfrey Show and ABC's Good Morning America.
The message, posted on 18 October, went on to read: "George
passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones; one month before his
eighth birthday."
Giant George started life as the runt of a litter of 13 puppies, but went on to grow to 43in (109cm) from paw to shoulder.
In 2010, he was named by Guinness World Records as both the world's tallest living dog and tallest dog ever.
He made it into the record books by beating his nearest
rival, Titan, a Great Dane from California, by three-quarters of an
inch.
The titles landed him spots on the Oprah Winfrey Show and ABC's Good Morning America.
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