R. I. P. Grumpy Cat - Dead from complications urinary tract infection - Age 7 - GoFuckYourself.com

Bladewire · 05-17-2019, 06:04 AM

It all started with this video
7 years ago

R. I. P. Grumpy Cat - Dead today - Age 7

Grumpy Cat, arguably the internet's most popular cat and one of its first viral memes, has died aged 7.

The furry sensation's family announced her death on Twitter on Friday.

"We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat," Tabatha Bundesen, Grumpy Cat's owner, said.

"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.

"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," Bundesen, who lives in Morristown Arizona, wrote.

Grumpy Cat, real name Tardar Sauce, had feline dwarfism. This, her owners said, probably accounted for her distinctive facial features and small size.
She became an internet celebrity in September 2012, when Tabatha's brother Bryan posted photos showing her in all her disgruntled glory on the r/pics sub-Reddit.

Users on the platform immediately reacted by posting countless Photoshopped variations on the original, while the photo's Imgur page reached 1,030,000 views in its first 48 hours.

On the same day, the Bundesen family posted video clips of Tardar Sauce on YouTube, which racked up millions of views.

"It was suggested that the original photo was Photoshopped, so we posted a few videos on YouTube," the owners said on the official Grumpy Cat website.

Her popularity was sealed by her participation at the South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. People stood in line for hours to get their pictures taken with her, while she mostly ignored her fans. CNN, among others, called her the festival's biggest star.

Tjeezers · 05-17-2019, 06:25 AM

Grumpy was my idol.
It's a sad day for cat lovers.

OneHungLo · 05-17-2019, 06:27 AM

RIP that's pretty young for a house cat.

Bladewire · 05-17-2019, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OneHungLo

RIP that's pretty young for a house cat.

I thought the same thing until I read that she had cat dwarfism which adds more complications

CaptainHowdy · 05-17-2019, 07:33 AM

So long and thanks for all the frowns . . .

jscott · 05-17-2019, 08:04 AM

RIP cutie but grumpy kitty

2MuchMark · 05-17-2019, 08:37 AM

RIP Kitty! You were awesome.

NatalieMojoHost · 05-17-2019, 09:31 AM

RIP Grumpy Cat... sigh

05-17-2019, 06:04 AM	#1
Bladewire StraightBro Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monarch Beach, CA USA Posts: 56,229	R. I. P. Grumpy Cat - Dead from complications urinary tract infection - Age 7 It all started with this video 7 years ago R. I. P. Grumpy Cat - Dead today - Age 7 Grumpy Cat, arguably the internet's most popular cat and one of its first viral memes, has died aged 7. The furry sensation's family announced her death on Twitter on Friday. "We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat," Tabatha Bundesen, Grumpy Cat's owner, said. "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. "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," Bundesen, who lives in Morristown Arizona, wrote. Grumpy Cat, real name Tardar Sauce, had feline dwarfism. This, her owners said, probably accounted for her distinctive facial features and small size. She became an internet celebrity in September 2012, when Tabatha's brother Bryan posted photos showing her in all her disgruntled glory on the r/pics sub-Reddit. Users on the platform immediately reacted by posting countless Photoshopped variations on the original, while the photo's Imgur page reached 1,030,000 views in its first 48 hours. On the same day, the Bundesen family posted video clips of Tardar Sauce on YouTube, which racked up millions of views. "It was suggested that the original photo was Photoshopped, so we posted a few videos on YouTube," the owners said on the official Grumpy Cat website. Her popularity was sealed by her participation at the South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. People stood in line for hours to get their pictures taken with her, while she mostly ignored her fans. CNN, among others, called her the festival's biggest star.

05-17-2019, 06:25 AM	#2
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05-17-2019, 07:33 AM	#5
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05-17-2019, 06:27 AM	#3
OneHungLo So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: Your mom's front hole Posts: 40,906	RIP that's pretty young for a house cat.

05-17-2019, 08:04 AM	#6
jscott So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Taipei Posts: 25,198	RIP cutie but grumpy kitty

05-17-2019, 08:37 AM	#7
2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 48,805	RIP Kitty! You were awesome.