Paul the octopus, an unlikely star of the 2010 World Cup who 'predicted' the outcome of seven matches, has died at an aquarium in Germany.
Staff at the Sea Life centre in Oberhausen said they were "devastated" to learn that he had passed away during the night.
Octopuses rarely live beyond two years so his death was not unexpected.
Paul was two-and-a-half years old.
The centre's manager, Stefan Porwoll, said that Paul had correctly guessed the winner of all Germany's World Cup matches, including their defeat, and had "enthused people across every continent".
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Staff at the Sea Life centre in Oberhausen said they were "devastated" to learn that he had passed away during the night.
Octopuses rarely live beyond two years so his death was not unexpected.
Paul was two-and-a-half years old.
The centre's manager, Stefan Porwoll, said that Paul had correctly guessed the winner of all Germany's World Cup matches, including their defeat, and had "enthused people across every continent".
Re live his finest moment...
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