Benji, a gay bull from Co Mayo, has been saved from the slaughter following a donation from a Hollywood producer.
The Charolais shot to global fame after his farmer owner complained he was not sexually interested in cows.
Benji had been destined for the butcher but the case sparked an outcry from animal activists, who set up a crowdfunding initiative to ensure his safety.
More than 250 people made donations and Sam Simon, a legendary producer behind shows including Cheers and The Simpsons, has now come to the rescue with a donation of £5,000.
According to The Telegraph, Simon has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and vowed to use his £64 million fortune to help animal causes before he dies.
“All animals have a dire destiny in the meat trade but it kill this bull because he’s gay would’ve been a double tragedy.”
Mr Simon is a life-long vegan and said he was thrilled that Benjy’s fate was now “a sanctuary rather than a sandwich”.
The bull will be transported to the Hillside Animal Sanctuary in the UK in time for Christmas where he can “live out his natural life with peace and dignity”.
