INDIANAPOLIS — Butler University's retired mascot Butler Blue III has died, according to the school.
Blue III, also known as Trip, died after a brief illness at the age of 12. The English Bulldog served as Butler's live mascot from 2013-2020.
According to a press release from the university, Trip officially took over mascot duties as a one-year-old, from Butler Blue II on March 9, 2013. He retired on May 31, 2020, and became Mascot Emeritus.
Trip amassed a social media following of over 100,000 people. He was featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NBC Nightly News, and CBS 4 Evening News.
During his life, Trip traveled to 22 countries and hand delivered hundred of admissions letters to Butler students.
The school said Trip died surrounded by family.
