Beloved Bald Eagle Murphy Dies After Missouri Storms at Age 33

Murphy, known for fostering orphaned eaglets and his viral rock-nurturing moment, will be honored by the World Bird Sanctuary with a named aviary.

Murphy, a 33-year-old bald eagle, died on March 15, 2025, from head trauma potentially linked to severe storms in Missouri.
He gained fame in 2023 for attempting to incubate a rock, which led to his role as a foster parent for two orphaned eaglets.
The storms that may have contributed to his death caused widespread destruction and claimed at least 42 lives across multiple states.
Despite his death, Murphy's aviary mates survived the storm unharmed, and the aviary itself did not sustain damage.
The World Bird Sanctuary plans to honor Murphy's legacy by naming its eagle fostering aviary 'Murphy’s Manor.'