Heidi the cross-eyed opossum has died (Video)

It's a sad day for internationally renowned animals. A cross-eyed opossum who shot to international stardom thank to her wonky vision has died in a German Zoo.

Heidi had become a star around the world after appearing in a German newspaper and going on to predict Oscar winners on a US television show.

This resulted in people flocking to Leipzig Zoo to see the confused-looking animal, a song being written about her and even a stuffed Heidi toy going on sale.

However, after suffering severe health problems including crippling arthritis, zoo officials decided to put her down 'to spare her further pain and suffering'.