L.A. has lost another celebrity. P-22, the famous mountain lion who roamed the Hollywood Hills, was euthanized. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials shared the heartbreaking news Saturday.

P-22 was captured this week for a health assessment, and officials stated that he had several injuries, severely underweight, and had chronic health problems.

The cougar had apparently been struck by a car shortly before he was captured on Monday.

“Based on these factors, compassionate euthanasia under general anesthesia was unanimously recommended by the medical team at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and CDFW officials made the decision to do so on Saturday, Dec. 17,” read a statement issued by CDFW.

Officials said P-22 was evaluated by the Safari Park’s wildlife health team in which he underwent a physical exam, organ function tests and an infectious disease screening. They also conducted (CT) scans of his skull, chest and abdomen.

“The trauma to his internal organs would require invasive surgical repair,” officials said.

Wildlife officials said P-22 also had several pre-existing illnesses, including irreversible kidney disease, chronic weight loss, an extensive parasitic skin infection over his entire body and localized arthritis.

“P-22’s advanced age, combined with chronic, debilitating, life-shortening conditions and the clear need for extensive long-term veterinary intervention left P-22 with no hope for a positive outcome,” officials said. “His poor condition indicated that he may also have had additional underlying conditions not yet fully characterized by diagnostics.”

The 12-year-old mountain lion was a certified star. His prowl in front of the Hollywood sign made for a compelling National Geographic photograph, and each sighting in and near his adopted home in Griffith Park created a buzz of excitement.

Gov. Gavin Newsom posted a tribute following P-22’s death.

R.I.P., P-22.