(CNN) SeaWorld's beloved pilot whale has died after decades of performances in San Diego. Bubbles was the oldest pilot whale in a zoological park, and performed at the aquarium's San Diego location for almost three decades, SeaWorld said. She was estimated to be in her 50s. The whale was one of the star attractions at the park's Dolphin Stadium, where she had performed since the 1980s, SeaWorld said in a statement. "She has inspired and amazed more than 100 million guests for nearly 50 years," it said. "Loved by her trainers and veterinarians, Bubbles had been a member of the SeaWorld family for nearly 30 years."The short-finned pilot whale was in her 50sBubbles was the oldest pilot whale in a zoological park, SeaWorld says
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