Japanese racehorse Haru Urara, who inspired a character of the same name in popular gacha game Umamusume: Pretty Derby, has passed away.

Haru Urara was 29 when she passed. In human years, she would have been around 90 years of age. According to Japanese outlet Friday Digital, the cause of Haru Urara's death was colic.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share that Haru Urara passed away," the official X account for Umamusume: Pretty Derby wrote today, calling her a "legendary" racehorse despite her not having a particularly strong track record. In fact, she never won a single race.

"We share our condolences to all the staff involved in Haru Urara's care," the Umamusume: Pretty Derby account said.

Haru Urara was a fan-favourite in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. As our Connor reported earlier this year, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby fans recently came out en masse to send packages of delicious ryegrass to the real-life inspiration of their favourite horse from the game.

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