RIP
You might remember Knut, the polar bear cub born in captivity at the Berlin Zoo in 2006, rejected by his mother and hand-raised by zookeeper and devoted handler, Thomas Dorflein.
Knut captured the hearts of young and old alike, and fan clubs and websites sprang up, celebrating the young bear.
Sadly, Knut has died this week, most likely of brain damage, according to zoo officials.