Close examination of the bones revealed that Sue was 28 years old at the time of death—the oldest T. rex known until Trix was found in 2013. A Nova episode said that the death occurred in a seasonal stream bed, which washed away some small bones.

How did Dinosaur SUE die?

She is named for Susan “Sue” Hendrickson, who discovered the remains when her SUV broke down near Faith, South Dakota. 2. Injuries to her bones indicate that Sue most likely died after being attacked by another T. rex.

How many teeth did SUE have?

Sue, the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex whose skeleton is one of the most complete ever found, likely suffered from a big toothache due to three tiny, weird-looking teeth.