Georgia mascot Uga VII dies

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Georgia mascot Uga VII dies

Georgia mascot Uga VII dies of heart attack.

Uga VII, the University of Georgia football mascot, has died of an apparent heart attack.

Uga VII at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for the Georgia-Florida game on October 31, 2009.

Uga VII compiled a record of 16-7 during his tenure, the shortest for any mascot in the Uga family.

Uga VII, named "Loran's Best," made his sideline debut on Aug. 30, 2008.

Uga VII licks a camera lens as he is surrounded by media members and fans.

UGA VII.

UGA VII check things out at Sanford Stadium.

Georgia president Michael Adams places the collar on UGA VII as he is introduced at mid-field to Georgia fans just before kickoff.

Uga VII cools down with a bag of ice in his doghouse after his introduction.

The legacy continues as Uga VII, the son of Uga VI, arrives at Sanford Stadium for the season opener against Georgia Southern.

The new Uga is named "Loran's Best".

Fans struggle for position to snap a photo.

A crowd of Georgia fans gather to witness the arrival of Uga VII.

Owner Sonny Seiler, left, and driver Kenny Pauley drive Uga VII into Sanford Stadium.

Uga VII owner Sonny Seiler, right, and Kenny Pauley, left, inspect the new dog house at Sanford Stadium.

Uga VII peers out of his cage as he is driven into Sanford Stadium for his debut.

Georgia unveiled Uga VII in front of a crowd of photographers in 2008.

Uga VII cruised the sidelines for the first time as Georgia faced Georgia Southern in 2008.

Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford stops to visit Uga VII after a victory last season.

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Uga VII, the University of Georgia football mascot, has died of an apparent heart attack.

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