The infamous killer whale Tilikum has died. Featured in the documentary Blackfish, he was linked the deaths of three people. | Channel 4 News

Tilikum was once the centerpiece of SeaWorld’s shows—a massive, majestic orca that stunned crowds with every leap. But behind the splash and applause was a deeply disturbed animal living in extreme captivity. This video tells the full story: • How Tilikum was taken from the wild as a baby • His years spent in small tanks with aggressive whales • The psychological toll of captivity • The tragic deaths of three humans—including his longtime trainer, Dawn Brancheau • And how his story forced the wo