‘Some days are grumpier than others:’ Internet-famous Grumpy Cat passes away
Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, caught the attention of many people across the globe when a photo of her was posted on Reddit last September 2012, five months after she was born. (File photo: The Official Grumpy Cat/Facebook)
Seeing Grumpy Cat memes whenever we scroll on the internet usually brings us smiles and laughter, but today, seeing a photo of the internet-famous feline made our hearts shatter to pieces.
It was a tough week for the furry sensation’s family as they announce on Friday, May 17, the “unimaginably” heartbreaking news on their beloved cat’s official social media accounts that Grumpy Cat, seven, has crossed over the rainbow bridge last Tuesday, May 14.
“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,” They said, adding that Grumpy Cat passed away peacefully at their home in the arms of her mommy Tabatha.
“Besides being our baby and a cherished member of the family. Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world — even when times were tough. Her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere,” they continued.
Many netizens floated Grumpy Cat memes once again on social media as they mourn the feline’s loss. One of those who expressed grief over the feline’s passing is another cyberstar cat, Monty, who has also unique facial features.
Through his owner, Monty said in a Facebook post, “Thank you so much for sharing your amazing girl with the world and for making us smile and laugh so many times!”
“Grumpy will always be in our hearts and she will never ever be forgotten! #RestInPeaceGrumpy,” he continued.
Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, caught the attention of many people across the globe when a photo of her was posted on Reddit last September 2012, five months after she was born.
Her popularity skyrocketed when her family posted some videos of her on YouTube, proving that Grumpy Cat’s photo on Reddit was indeed real and not photoshopped.
Grumpy Cat was actually not always grumpy; her family said their cat’s distinctive scowl, which sparked smiles and countless hilarious memes, and her petite size was probably caused by feline dwarfism.
“She really isn’t grumpy! She is a super cute and cuddly kitty and loves to be held and rubbed!” her family said on Grumpy Cat’s website.
As of writing, 2.6-million followers on Instagram, 1.53-million followers on Twitter, and more than eight million followers on Facebook.
