BREAKING: Tilikum, the orca whale who killed a SeaWorld trainer in 2010 and inspired the movie 'Blackfish,' has died

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   SeaWorld confirmed that one of its most well-known orcas died Friday due to health issues. Tilikum made headlines in February 2010 when he attacked and drowned one of his primary handlers, Dawn Brancheau, in front of a horrified audience. The killer whale was with SeaWorld for 25 years. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM           Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108