A Winona potbellied pig that became famous after a dispute between its owner and a pig sitter has died.

Owner Michelle Schmitz says Alaina Templeton was found unresponsive Tuesday when Schmitz's boyfriend tried to feed the pig a pear.

Animal cruelty cases are still pending against the pig's former caretaker, who was accused of allowing the pig to get too fat.

Schmitz has said that after picking up the pig from the caretaker's farm just over a year ago, Alaina Templeton had gained 100 pounds and her collar had become embedded in her neck. A veterinarian had to surgically remove the collar.

Schmitz says she wrapped the 6-year-old pig in a blanket and buried it at her uncle's farm.