Described as having the face that has launched a thousand memes,
does the passing of “Grumpy Cat” spell a sad day for cat lovers everywhere?
By: Ringo Bones
During the early days of social media, cats had become the
world’s most liked animal and back in September 2012, the internet’s “greatest
cat” became a viral success. Sadly, after seven years of living in the internet
limelight, her death was announced on Twitter back in Friday, May 17, 2019. Tabatha
Bundesen, Grumpy Cat’s owner said “We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce
the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat.” “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, 2019
at the home in the arms of her mother Tabatha.
Grumpy Cat, whose real name is Tardar Sauce, was born with
feline dwarfism which, her owners said, probably accounted for her distinctive facial
features and small size. During Grumpy Cat’s heyday, even the then US President
Barack Obama was not immune to the charms of Grumpy Cat.
