Veterinary experts will carry out a post mortem to understand more about why William died.
A chimpanzee at Twycross zoo has died after showing no signs of being unwell.The zoo said he had been his "usual cheerful self" before he died and veterinary experts are now set to carry out a post mortem to understand more.
William, 41, was born at the zoo in Leicestershire in 1982 and was described by the zoo as an "incredible ambassador for his endangered species". Twycross Zoo said: "He was a well-known character amongst visitors, and we know he will be fondly remembered by many."
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