Chimp that starred in 1930s Tarzan film dies aged 80 - Polidicks

[quote=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16344309] A chimpanzee who apparently starred in Tarzan films in the 1930s has died at the age of 80, according to the sanctuary where he lived. The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary in Palm Harbor said he died on Saturday of kidney failure. He had acted alongside Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan in Tarzan films from 1932-34, it claimed. The animal loved fingerpainting and watching football, and was "soothed by Christian music". Sanctuary spokeswoman Debbie Cobb told the Tampa Tribune that Cheetah came to live at Palm Harbor from Johnny Weissmuller's estate in about 1960. "Cheetah" was in the Tarzan movies alongside Maureen O'Sullivan and Johnny Weissmuller, according to the sanctuary where he lived Chimpanzees in zoos typically live 35 to 45 years, she said. It is not clear what lay behind Cheetah's longevity, or what evidence there is for it. A sanctuary volunteer told the paper that fingerpainting was not Cheetah's only talent. "When he didn't like somebody or something that was going on, he would pick up some poop and throw it at them," Ron Priest said. "He could get you at 30 feet [9m] with bars in between." The Florida "Cheetah" is not the only chimpanzee who has been described as Tarzan's companion. A chimp known as "Cheeta" who lives in California was for a long time claimed to be the chimp in the films, but, following research for a biography, that claim has been withdrawn. It is possible that several different animals were used while filming the Tarzan movies. [/quote] [img]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/57589000/jpg/_57589669_en7gegkr.jpg[/img] It's amazing that this chimp lived longer than most humans

Well, that sucks.

[quote]Chimpanzees in zoos typically live 35 to 45 years, she said.[/quote] Shiiiiiiiit...

He lived even longer than most humans these days.

[Quote] painting was not Cheetah's only talent. "When he didn't like somebody or something that was going on, he would pick up some poop and throw it at them," Ron Priest said. "He could get you at 30 feet [9m] with bars in berween[/quote]

Holy fuck. 80 years?

Good for him. He lived a long and I assume good life.

[IMG]http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/12/28/1226232/086656-cheeta.jpg[/IMG] Random ass chimpanzee I just read about 1930-2011 [video=youtube;jVbkz_3lO3c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVbkz_3lO3c[/video]

I was amazed it was still alive. 80 years huh, probably lived longer than I will. :v:

[quote]and was "soothed by Christian music".[/quote] Praise jesus for giving this monkey a long life.

I am usually freaked out by chimps. But this is kind of sad and amazing at the same time, Sad cause he died but amazing how he might have lived longer than some of the actors living in the movie.

[QUOTE=Black;33933484]I am usually freaked out by chimps. But this is kind of sad and amazing at the same time, Sad cause he died but amazing how he might have lived longer than some of the actors living in the movie.[/QUOTE] Why is it sad? He lived 80 fucking years and had a great life. It was about time for him to go already.

[QUOTE=AceOfDivine;33933543]It was about time for him to go already.[/QUOTE] Ugh.

[QUOTE=BeAR!);33933956]Will you have to kill yourself at 80? A death is sad whether it be after 10 years of life, or 80.[/QUOTE]I don't know, if a person or animal had a great and fullified life, dying at 80 is not sad. It's like having a happy ending. You did all the great stuff and you died with no regrets at a very nice age.

He will live on in Valhalla.

[QUOTE=AceOfDivine;33934103]I don't know, if a person or animal had a great and fullified life, dying at 80 is not sad. It's like having a happy ending. You did all the great stuff and you died with no regrets at a very nice age.[/QUOTE] Can an animal even have regrets?

[QUOTE=.FLAP.JACK.DAN.;33934130]Can an animal even have regrets?[/QUOTE]You don't need regrets to have a sad death. If your life consisted of living in a cage and getting treated badly it's sad. If you go of natural causes at a reasonable age and you had a great life it doesn't seem sad. To me at least.

An amazing life for an animal, life swings by day by day doesn't it?

Damn, that's one old ass monkey. Kinda cliche that he retired to Florida though.

Damn that's a long time. What do chimps look like at 80? Do they grow white hair!?

[QUOTE=Pal13;33934203]Damn that's a long time. What do chimps look like at 80? Do they grow white hair!?[/QUOTE] Yeah, and they wag their cane at younger monkeys and call them whippersnappers.

His death will trigger a revolution [img]http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Archive/Search/2011/8/12/1313148469309/Andy-Serkis-as-Caesar-in--007.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=.FLAP.JACK.DAN.;33934130]Can an animal even have regrets?[/QUOTE] Yes, not having enough regrets or not starring in Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rest In Peace Cheetah, You acted good for a monkey. May your soul find a cosy spot up there, together with my dog Tór. Like him you had no one alike, you are unique, and yourself. I pray to our father that he should treat you well, and i thank him for your long happy life in the hands of good men and women.

Coincidentally, recent studies claim chimps pelting poop was a sign of intelligence and higher cognitive abilities. Even a thread on FP about it a bit ago.

[QUOTE=Clovernoodle;33934425]His death will trigger a revolution [img]http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Archive/Search/2011/8/12/1313148469309/Andy-Serkis-as-Caesar-in--007.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] No, that's that other monkey Kim Jong Il.

What a champ.

[QUOTE=Arsonist;33932824] It's amazing that this chimp lived longer than most humans[/QUOTE] What? More people in my country live longer

That monkey probably made more money than most people do in their lifetime.

[QUOTE=Arsonist;33932824][img]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/57589000/jpg/_57589669_en7gegkr.jpg[/img] It's amazing that this chimp lived longer than most humans[/QUOTE] Well, chimps are the most human like animals. I don't think he really lived longer than most humans. The average death rate for the USA is just around 80, according to the CIA Factbook.