Murphy, a rescued eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, was found dead within his aviary in the early morning of March 15. He died at the age of 33, far surpassing the typical lifespan of Bald Eagles of 20-25 years.

VALLEY PARK, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) – A beloved bald eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary near St. Louis died during Friday night’s severe storms. The World Bird Sanctuary announced the death of Murphy, a bald eagle who gained social media stardom in 2023 after trying to hatch a rock.

The latest in a string of Plains blizzards is lashing areas from Kansas to Minnesota to Upper Michigan with wind-driven snow, resulting in treacherous or impossible travel conditions. This weather system has been named Winter Storm Nyla by The Weather Channel.

Strong tornadoes are possible near Chicago, while blizzard conditions have been blasting Nebraska and Kansas. Farther south, Oklahoma and Texas are facing critical wildfire danger.

Another significant winter storm is sweeping across the Midwest and central US with disruption likely. Millions of people along the storm's path from the West Coast to the Upper Midwest will experience significant weather impacts until Thursday.