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Alex the Great, San Francisco Giants’ Therapy Rabbit, Dies After Cancer Surgery

His July 21 cardiac arrest at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital prompted widespread tributes and a pledge to continue his legacy of comfort across the Bay Area.

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The 28-pound Flemish Giant rabbit stole hearts at a San Francisco Giants baseball game.
Alex the Great died on Monday, July 21, shortly after undergoing surgery for his second cancerous tumor.
Alex the Great attends Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park on Aug. 13, 2023, in San Francisco.

Overview

  • Alex the Great died on July 21 after suffering cardiac arrest while under veterinary care at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital.
  • He underwent surgery earlier this month to remove a cancerous tumor following a diagnosis that emerged in recent months.
  • Rescued from a slaughterhouse in 2021 by owners Kei Kato and Josh Row, Alex became a fixture at Oracle Park as both a therapy animal and rally mascot.
  • He provided comfort to hospice patients and travelers at major airports and uplifted fans at Giants home games over four seasons.
  • Kato and Row announced on Alex’s official Instagram that they will carry on his mission of spreading joy and building a positive community.