Recently retired Georgia mascot, Uga IX, has passed away the university announced.

The live bulldog mascot affectionately known as Russ had retired before the 2015 season after spending three seasons roaming the sidelines between the hedges at Sanford Stadium. Russ had filled in for the previous two Ugas on previous occasions while they battled illness before taking over the role.

Russ’ last public appearance as Uga came in November during a collaring ceremony anointing his grandson, Que as his successor.

The Bulldogs went 44-19 overall with Russ as the team’s mascot.