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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.

This undated image provided by the World Bird Sanctuary shows Murphy the bald eagle in Valley Park, Mo. (World Bird Sanctuary via AP)
Murphy, a 33-year-old bald eagle who gained attention for fostering injured eaglets, has died following severe storms that swept through Missouri last week.

Overview

  • 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.'