On November 28th, Samson the gorilla died of a heart attack at the age of 32.  Samson was, perhaps, the most famous animal in the history of the Milwaukee County Zoo.  Throughout his time at the Zoo, Samson became famous for his stare.  He became accustomed to the public, but periodically was aroused by unfamiliar things like large hats or brightly colored clothing.  In his 32 years, the strong Samson cracked the viewing window to his enclosure on four separate occasions.

Iamge taken by Paul Biwer