Roger, the giant kangaroo that looked like a bodybuilder, dies

Roger, Australia's massive and muscly kangaroo, has died, a kangaroo sanctuary announced. 

The alpha red kangaroo stood at about 6-feet and 7-inches tall. Photos of Roger went viral in 2015, not only because of his size, but because he was ripped. His biceps were impressively muscular and he had been known to crush metal buckets. 

Roger was rescued by The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, central Australia, as a joey after his mother was killed. 

Roger died of old age, the sanctuary announced Saturday. He was 12 years old. 

"He lived a lovely long life and was loved by millions around the world," the sanctuary said in a statement posted to Facebook. "We will always love you and miss you Roger."

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