Grumpy Cat, the grumpiest and most beloved cat on the internet, passed away this week. She was seven years old.
Grumpy Cat and her unique frowning face first rose to fame back in 2012. She quickly gained millions of fans all over the world.
Grumpy’s human, Tabatha Bundesen, announced the beloved kitty’s death on Twitter on Friday morning.
“We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat,” Tabatha wrote.
“Despite care from top professionals, as well as from her very loving family, Grumpy encountered complications from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too tough for her to overcome. She passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, at home in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha.”
Tabatha also paid homage to Grumpy Cat’s ability to make people smile no matter what. Indeed, her announcement already has over 10,000 heartbroken replies from Grumpy Cat fans.
This special cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, will not soon be forgotten!