Oreo the raccoon, the real-life model for Guardians of the Galaxy character Rocket, has died aged 10. The news was announced on the comic book superhero team's Facebook page. "Oreo passed away in the early hours of this morning after a very short illness," it reads. "Many thanks to our wonderful vets for their compassion and care."

It's with great sadness that we share Oreo the Raccoon, who served as the model for Rocket in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy" and " Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," has passed away at the age of 10 after a bout with an illness. The news was confirmed by Quinta Layla, the group that looked after Oreo, on Facebook.

Oreo, the real-life animal animators used as a reference for the Marvel Cinematic Universe character, has died at the age of 10, his family confirmed on Facebook. In the two GotG films and Avengers: Infinity War, Rocket is voiced by Bradley Cooper with motion-capture work done by Sean Gunn.

Oreo the raccoon, the real-life model for "Guardians of the Galaxy" character Rocket, has died after a brief illness.

Oreo the Raccoon, who served as the model for the Marvel character Rocket, has died aged 10. Rocket, who is voiced by Bradley Cooper, first appeared in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, followed by its 2017 sequel and last year’s Avengers: Infinity War.