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We are sorry to announce that the internet’s favorite frustrated feline, Grumpy Cat, has gone to the great litterbox in the sky. She was 7 years old.
Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, had amassed over 2.4 million followers on Instagram with her perpetually perturbed expression. If you’ve spent any time on the internet at all in the past 7 years, you likely knew her mug and loved her for it.
Her family made an official announcement early on Friday morning.
View this post on InstagramSome days are grumpier than others…
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The post reads:
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 problems 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.
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.
Tardar Sauce/Grumpy Cat was first introduced to the world via a Reddit post in September of 2012.
Meet grumpy cat from r/pics
That photo went almost instantly viral, with many people initially claiming that it must have been Photoshopped. When her owners posted other pictures to prove that she was, in fact, totally real, Grumpy Cat became an instant internet celebrity.
Grumpy Cat went on to become one of the internet’s first great animal influencers.
She became the inspiration for countless memes, got an endorsement deal with Friskies, made celebrity appearances, and launched an extensive line of merch.
Her adventures even took her to the Iron Throne!
Her signature look was the result of feline dwarfism, but her family said she was actually a totally normal kitty who “plays, hides, and acts as cats act.”
View this post on InstagramI watched #football once. It was awful. #SuperBowl #superbowl53 #superbowlparty
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Thank you, Grumpy, for all the joy you brought us over the years. R.I.P.
The internet just won’t be the same without that grouchy face.
