Bart the Bear II, furry screen star from Utah, dies at 21

The brown bear appeared in ‘We Bought a Zoo,’ ‘Pete’s Dragon’ and a memorable ‘Game of Thrones’ episode.

(John Hechtel | Vital Ground Foundation) Bart the Bear II plays pattycake with his trainer and owner, Doug Seus. Bart, 21, died over the weekend of Nov. 20, 2021, according to a statement from Seus issued through the nonprofit Vital Ground Foundation.

Bart the Bear II, furry screen star from Utah, dies at 21

The brown bear appeared in ‘We Bought a Zoo,’ ‘Pete’s Dragon’ and a memorable ‘Game of Thrones’ episode.

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