Silver Screen Icon Dies aged 80, or so we think?….

Of course, I’m talking about Cheetah, that loveable hairy
sidekick that belonged to Tarzan in the 1930s.

But while Cheetah’s death is reported around the world as fact,
doubts and dubious thoughts are starting to emerge about whether
the chimpanzee in question had ever appeared on our screens?

Experts shout:

‘’Chimps kept in captivity seldom live beyond the age of 45!!’’
AND in the past animal trainers have claimed that their chimp
starred in the films with the loin clothed and rugged Johnny Weissmuller.

There doesn’t appear to be any verification that this chimp was
ever in any movies or television shows.

He might even just be an urban legend?

FEAR NOT!!

I’m sure someone will find this chimp actors union card
with his REAL birthdate and stats and not what Hollywood would
like us to believe will come to light.

But for now...

AWAY with the speculation and doubt!!!

This greying primate retired in the rather comfortable Suncoast Sanctuary.

The sanctuary claimed he arrived there in 1960 and was donated by Weissmuller’s estate.