Internet mourns Grumpy Cat after sad passing of iconic meme Twitter: Grumpy CatThe internet is mourning after the owners of popular internet pet Grumpy Cat announced that the famous feline had passed away. Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, first found fame on the internet after an image of her was posted on Reddit back in 2012. The image went viral, and eventually became a massively popular meme, often used to make jokes about things people didn\u2019t like. 650Grumpy Cat passes away On May 17, owner Tabatha Bundesen released a statement on Twitter that confirmed their beloved pet had passed away three days earlier on May 14, due to complications from a recent urinary tract infection. Despite the best efforts from professionals, Grumpy Cat passed away in Tabatha\u2019s arms in their home. In the post, Grumpy Cat\u2019s owners stated that \u201cher spirit will continue to live on through her fans,\u201d and that besides being a \u201ccherished member of the family,\u201d she had also helped \u201cmillions of people smile all around the world \u2013 even when times were tough.\u201d Some days are grumpier than others\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ws209VWl97 \u2014 Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) May 17, 2019 Internet mourns the loss of Grump Cat In the wake of the announcement, many have expressed their sorrow, as they mourn the passing of one of the most recognizable animals on the internet. Some stated that they were \u201cheartbroken\u201d at the loss, passing their sympathies on to the family at this difficult time. Heartbroken :hopeful::hopeful::hopeful: Sending my love to Tabatha and all your family. That came as quite the shock :black_heart::rainbow: \u2014 Fran O’Reilly (@ShadEO9) May 17, 2019 You brought so much joy into so many lives\u2026 rest in peace Grumpy Cat. \u2014 That’s Ms. Hath No Fury to you, thanks (@hburgur) May 17, 2019 This past week really has sucked. Rest in peace you amazing feline, you will be missed. \u2014 Ross O’Donovan (@RubberNinja) May 17, 2019 Oh no\u2026 I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing her with us. :pensive::broken_heart::paw_prints: \u2014 Susie Olivier :rainbow: (@skybed) May 17, 2019 Others shared fond memories of Grumpy Cat, including pictures from those who met Grumpy Cat around the world and managed to snag a photo with the beloved pet. RIP grumpy cat. I was lucky to meet you in London. pic.twitter.com\/T3wZCM1UZS \u2014 Mattie (@MattieStar26) May 17, 2019 Users on Reddit, where Grumpy Cat first rose to prominence, have also shared their sorrow, with a post on the \/r\/dankmemes subreddit stating that she will \u201clive on forever in our hearts.\u201d Today we lost a legend, she will forever live on in our hearts > from r\/dankmemes The mourning for Grumpy Cat will continue throughout the day, as many fondly remember the cat as the grumpy face of memes in the early 2010s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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