HBO Is Investigating The Death Of A Horse On ‘The Gilded Age’ During Production

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Tragedy strikes the production of HBO’s “The Gilded Age”. The network announced the death of a horse on the set of the show which they attribute most likely to “natural causes”. “HBO was saddened to learn that on June 28, during filming on the set of ‘The Gilded Age’, a horse collapsed and died, likely of natural causes, according to a veterinarian’s preliminary findings,” HBO said in a statement, via TheWrap. “The safety and well-being of animals on all our productions is a top priority, and the producers of ‘The Gilded Age’ work with American Humane to ensure full compliance with all safety precautions.

Following AHA’s recommendation, the horse was transported to a facility for a full necropsy. AHA has interviewed all involved personnel, and full necropsy results are pending.” READ MORE: Meryl Streep Makes Hilarious Cameo In ‘Gilded Age’ Cast Party With Daughter Louisa Jacobson According to someone with knowledge of the situation, the horse was 22 years old and was not new to the filming scene.

Production for the day wrapped after the horse collapsed and attempts were made to assist the animal. PETA has responded to the news with outrage “We’re calling on HBO to confirm the death, to conduct an immediate internal investigation into the incident, and to hold the party or parties who allowed it to occur responsible,” Courtney Penley, coordinator for animals in film & television for PETA, said in a letter to HBO Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys. “Finally, we’re asking you to take measures so that something similar never happens again.” This isn’t the first time horses have died on set for an HBO production. READ MORE: Cynthia Nixon On Chris Noth, Fate Of ‘And Just Like That’ And ‘The Gilded Age’ In 2012,