A young giraffe named for a Cincinnati Bengals football star has died at the Baton Rouge Zoo, zoo officials said Thursday.In a news release the zoo says that the 20-month-old giraffe named Burreaux - after Bengals quarterback and former LSU star Joe Burrow - died early Wednesday. The zoo says Burreaux fell ill Tuesday with a sudden onset of symptoms including a severe cough and overall agitation. “The Zoo’s veterinary staff took immediate measures to help, including swiftly administering medications to stabilize,” the statement said. “As well, he underwent constant staff evaluation to optimize his chances of recovery. The Zoo’s team reached out to numerous zoological veterinarians throughout the nation - none of which had experienced a giraffe with comparable symptoms.”The zoo said an LSU veterinary team has performed a necropsy to determine the possible cause of death. The official results are expected in about 30 days. "We appreciate your understanding during our time of extreme mourning. The Zoo’s entire team adored Burreaux and is undergoing their own level of sadness over this sudden and unexpected loss. Rest in peace big guy. We love you!" the statement reads.