ZitatThis week, the implacable feline known and beloved as the internet sensation Grumpy Cat died at the tender young age of 7. Complications from a urinary tract infection mercilessly claimed the life of this viral kitty. Born April 4, 2012, she passed away on May 14, 2019.
"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," the Grumpy Cat Twitter account announced.
The family's statement praised the exploits of their feline, who became famous after a photo of her trademark frowning face went viral on Reddit in 2012. Her real name was Tardar Sauce. During her reign of memes, Grumpy Cat became the subject of a Honey Nut Cheerios commercial, book deals, and even a Lifetime movie. Madame Tussauds made a wax figure of the unhappy feline in 2015.