The tree that was planted in honor of former Beatle George Harrison in Los Angeles was killed by, well, beetles.

Los Angeles Councilman Tom LaBonge told the Los Angeles Times the pine tree, which was planted in 2004 near the Griffith Observatory, will be replanted soon because the original tree died due to insect infestation.

"Except for the loss of life, Harrison likely would have been amused at the irony," the paper wrote.

The sapling was planted near the observatory in Griffith Park with a small plaque at its base in memory of Harrison, who died in 2001. Harrison spent the last of his years in Los Angeles and was an avid gardener.

After leaving the Beatles, Harrison bought a rundown mansion in England, whose overgrown gardens he transformed over the years into lush, beautiful grounds.

Aside from gardening, Harrison was also an avid fan of comedy. He founded the film production company, HandMade Films, after meeting the Monty Python crew and then went on to produce the hugely popular comedy, "Monty Python's Life of Brian," according to Houston Press. It prompted Python's Terry Gilliam to remark that the film was the "most expensive script in history."

The memorial tree had already grown to more than 10 feet tall in 2013, but LaBonge said the onslaught of tree beetles proved to be too much for the pine. Trees in Griffith Park are often victimized by tree creatures, including bark beetles and ladybug beetles.

A date has yet to be set for the replanting.