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Grumpy Cat Dies Aged 7

All good things come to an end, right? And today, this phrase has a sadder tone than ever as the news broke that the Internet’s beloved kitty known as Grumpy Cat has passed away. On May 17, the heartbreaking message appeared on the cat’s official Twitter account stating that “she passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14 at home in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha.”

Tardar Sauce, who was better known to the world as Grumpy Cat, suffered complications from a recent urinary tract infection that proved to be too severe for the adorable cat to recover from, despite care from top professionals and support from her family.

On May 17, it was revealed that Grumpy Cat has passed, much to the sorrow of the people

Born on April 4, 2012, Grumpy Cat was one of a litter of four kittens and had a form of dwarfism that made its face appear permanently grumpy. While the cute cat was otherwise just a normal house kitty, it only took one picture to change her life forever. On September 22, 2012, the owner Tabatha Bundesen’s brother posted Tardar Sauce’s photo on Reddit where it became a viral sensation and the source of the feline’s fame.

Grumpy Cat Dies Aged 7

The Internet-famous cat became an icon, with “Grumpy Cat” memes rocking the web as people created different iterations with ever-changing phrases and themes. Tardar Sauce appeared on many shows like ABC News’ Good Morning America and Anderson Live. This famous cat was the face of advertising campaigns for Friskies and General Mills’ Honey Nut Cheerios.

Grumpy Cat Dies Aged 7

Once the news broke, thousands of people responded with their condolences as well as reactions, art pieces, and, of course, Cat memes. “Besides being our baby and a cherished member of the family, Grumpy Cat memes have helped millions of people smile around the world – even when times were tough,” Tabatha, Bryan, and Chrystal, the kitten’s closest family posted in a statement. “Her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere,” they concluded.

Here’s the last photo of the kitty shared on her social media

Grumpy Cat Dies Aged 7

Here’s how people on social media reacted to the news

Grumpy Cat Dies Aged 7

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PyroarRanger 5 years ago

Tartar Sauce will be missed greatly... Not only a meme, but a legend. She will live on forever as Grumpy Cat in heaven. May she rest in peace.

41points

The Girl on Fire 5 years ago

I definitely wasn't prepared for this when I clicked on BP today :(

30points

Kyana Winter 5 years ago

I don't think anyone was T_T

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DP von Icecream 5 years ago

Awwww RIP poor kitty :-(

11points

Christina Sersif 5 years ago

I lost my cat a few months ago and I'm still heartbroken about it. This really hurts me because I know the pain of losing a pet. I hope she'll RIP, a life too short.

10points

DP von Icecream 5 years ago

Been a couple of years since my pussycat (18 years old) unfortunately passed away...... It still hurts....

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Kururi.Orihara 5 years ago

I always hated the memes but guys I'm tearing up... she was just so impactful and well known...

9points

Kiss Army 5 years ago

I just went and bought a pair of shoes with this great cat's image in memoriam of her wonderful life. She will be missed and I will wear them with pride! grumpy_sho...b02297.jpg

7points

Larkin Elliott (student) 5 years ago

Noooooooooooooooo

7points

Caren Johnson 5 years ago

Oh! So sad.. I especially love the photo of Stan lee and grumpy cat

6points

Luna 5 years ago

i bought a grumpy cat book and if i read it to one of my cats he would always calm down this makes me so sad

6points

Rip grumpy cat 5 years ago

I did to

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Ben Smith 5 years ago

Can’t believe she was only 7?!? Cats usually live longer right?

5points

TheExtremeSmell 5 years ago

My cats 15 and still bouncing around and being crazy

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RaroaRaroa 5 years ago

Yes, my cat lived to 18. But Grumpy Cat had health issues related to her deformity I think. Like most people live to be 70+, many aren't so fortunate.

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Bunzilla 5 years ago

At least twice as long, usually. Oldest cat on record was 38 years old! But she had a UTI, a really bad one, and it killed her. :( Poor baby. Cats are so good at hiding health issues. She was about the same age as my cat. That really drives it home for me.

3points

Dynein 5 years ago

In the info from the family it says that she died from the complications of a urinary tract infection. Well-kept cats should be able to live past 15, (Exclaimer: do NOT give them significant amounts of human food, that can lead to kidney problems when they're older. My parents first cat died from that. Next cats never got salty food and are still going strong at age 16) and in some cases they can can live past 20.

2points

R.s. Potter 5 years ago

The dwarfism probably didn't help.

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Laura Zaini 5 years ago (edited)

she was a very tiny cat, I think she suffered from a form of dwarfism. she was probably too tiny to recover from such a desease, i think she ad some genetic issues

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debrina blackmoon 5 years ago (edited)

yeah, saw one living to 18 and read abut some older. indoor cats, of course...not unheard of to reach past 20

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T Rex King 5 years ago

Goodbye grumpy cat... say hi to Gabe while you're up there... *sobbing intensifies*

5points

Rip grumpy cat 5 years ago

I Drawn this just today after reading this post uwu I will miss you grumpy cat (Tartar sauce) download-1...4d5627.png

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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago

That's a very nice tribute.

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glowworm2 5 years ago

This tiny cat with permanent "grumpy face" always made me smile. Even her meow sounded grumpy! To learn of Tardar Sauce's passing makes me extremely sad as she ironically brought a lot of joy to so many people's lives despite having such a grumpy little face.

5points

THE ULTIMATE PUGTATO >_< 5 years ago

Rest In Peace grumpy cat 🐱 nobody could compare to your grumpiness

3points

Raine Soo 5 years ago

Rest in peace, Tardar Sauce, our special little girl...

3points

Hańka 5 years ago

What a sad news... She was only 7 years old.

3points

VJ Anderson 5 years ago

Rest in peace grumpy. Glad you made a movie we can always enjoy you there.-Grumpy Cat's First Worst Christmas

2points

Just.a.Potato 5 years ago

RIP Grumpy Cat...you will live on in our hearts and in your memes...you will truly be missed. ❤️

2points

thepotatogirl 5 years ago

I'm gonna miss Tartar Sauce. Rest in Peace, Grumpy Cat!

2points

Night Owl 5 years ago

😿

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Sans 5 years ago

2points

I dunno lmao 5 years ago

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Meeow 5 years ago

Why died so early, Scrappy and now Tardar Sauce, so sad!

1point

Kayla Emi 5 years ago

This is sad that I almost cried!! The grumpy cat book was really funny😂

1point

Kieth9 5 years ago

I’m still sad

1point

Artsy 5 years ago

Good bye sweet friend, hope your still making people happy in a better place! Rip

1point

Leo H 5 years ago

Sorry to see her go..i literally have a grumpy cat sticker in my car that says.. smile..i am smiling... I laugh everytime i see a meme where grumpy say...no.. .you are my hero...God bless you and hopes for a peaceful afterlife

1point

Kanga9ine 5 years ago

I'm so sorry. I still cry over my kitty. Started again as soon as I read this. Damn it.

1point

Grace Wiebe 5 years ago

So sad! She was such a young kitty. :(

1point

Laura Zaini 5 years ago

this makes me so sad....

1point

Carol Roeder 5 years ago

You have my deepest condolences for your loss of your beloved cat. I know Tartar Sauce wasn't just an ordinary cat but she managed to put smiles on so many people's faces so many times. RIP Grumpy Cat. You will be missed by so many.

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Ritchie Valens 5 years ago

Ohh Poor Grumpy Cat will be missed. xx

1point

Elly Essenberg 5 years ago

She was still so young. I never expected this. RIP kitty. You will be missed by everyone.

1point

Alusair Alustriel 5 years ago

Lide is so cruel... She should live at least another 7 years ;( She will live forever in our hearts.

1point

A B C 5 years ago

Ouh, my sympathies to Tartar's family. May she frown upon us from cat heaven.

1point

debrina blackmoon 5 years ago

RIP, sweet, adorable girl :'( <3

1point

Von 5 years ago

I'm so sorry to her hoomans, and I thank them for sharing the happiness of Grumpy with us. More than once she made me laugh and smile despite being extremely ill. And I am thankful for that.

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Ceamm 5 years ago

Nooo and the day after my birthday too :(

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Annabeth Chase 5 years ago

Yeah it sucks having her die after my birthday too.

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FloC 5 years ago

I've always felt bad for this little cat that was dragged on TV sets and so on. I hope it was only the tip of the iceberg and that she had a normal cat life otherwise.

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Shane Chang 5 years ago

She was actually really sweet :(

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Hadley Moyer 5 years ago

NOOOOO SHE WAS THE BEST rip make memes in heaven:c😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😞😞😞😞😞😞😩😩😩😩😩🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺😖😖😖😣😣😫😫😭😭

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Danielle Renee 5 years ago

Grumpy is gone...i hate it

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Robin Pasternak-Seggelke 5 years ago

I so sorry. I thought she was so cute!

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Laura Roberts 5 years ago

I will now always picture Stan Lee in heaven holding Tardar Sauce. 💜💚❤️

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Schrödinger's Dog 5 years ago

I feel so bad for Tabatha...losing a pet is always horrible...

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Jeannie Chavez 5 years ago

RIP Grumpy Cat.. You always brought a smile to my face even on my darkest days. Thank you Tabitha an Brian for sharing her with the world.

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Paul Dixon 5 years ago

7 is pretty darn young for a cat. I though they normally live until about 18

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Lisa Connell 5 years ago

Every time I read about grumpy cat, I begin to cry again. I can’t breathe 💔

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Bluebell Rizzi 5 years ago

Rip, our warrior cat! <3

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Eagle Girl 5 years ago

How is she only 7? Seems like Grumpy Cat was around before the internet.

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Sandi Gail 5 years ago

Poor kitty was passed around too much, taken to too many places.

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ERIN W. 5 years ago

He'll be mised by many!

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PyroarRanger 5 years ago

Tartar Sauce will be missed greatly... Not only a meme, but a legend. She will live on forever as Grumpy Cat in heaven. May she rest in peace.

41points

The Girl on Fire 5 years ago

I definitely wasn't prepared for this when I clicked on BP today :(

30points

Kyana Winter 5 years ago

I don't think anyone was T_T

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DP von Icecream 5 years ago

Awwww RIP poor kitty :-(

11points

Christina Sersif 5 years ago

I lost my cat a few months ago and I'm still heartbroken about it. This really hurts me because I know the pain of losing a pet. I hope she'll RIP, a life too short.

10points

DP von Icecream 5 years ago

Been a couple of years since my pussycat (18 years old) unfortunately passed away...... It still hurts....

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Kururi.Orihara 5 years ago

I always hated the memes but guys I'm tearing up... she was just so impactful and well known...

9points

Kiss Army 5 years ago

I just went and bought a pair of shoes with this great cat's image in memoriam of her wonderful life. She will be missed and I will wear them with pride! grumpy_sho...b02297.jpg

7points

Larkin Elliott (student) 5 years ago

Noooooooooooooooo

7points

Caren Johnson 5 years ago

Oh! So sad.. I especially love the photo of Stan lee and grumpy cat

6points

Luna 5 years ago

i bought a grumpy cat book and if i read it to one of my cats he would always calm down this makes me so sad

6points

Rip grumpy cat 5 years ago

I did to

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Ben Smith 5 years ago

Can’t believe she was only 7?!? Cats usually live longer right?

5points

TheExtremeSmell 5 years ago

My cats 15 and still bouncing around and being crazy

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RaroaRaroa 5 years ago

Yes, my cat lived to 18. But Grumpy Cat had health issues related to her deformity I think. Like most people live to be 70+, many aren't so fortunate.

3points

Bunzilla 5 years ago

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Dynein 5 years ago

2points

R.s. Potter 5 years ago

The dwarfism probably didn't help.

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Laura Zaini 5 years ago (edited)

she was a very tiny cat, I think she suffered from a form of dwarfism. she was probably too tiny to recover from such a desease, i think she ad some genetic issues

0points

debrina blackmoon 5 years ago (edited)

yeah, saw one living to 18 and read abut some older. indoor cats, of course...not unheard of to reach past 20

0points

T Rex King 5 years ago

Goodbye grumpy cat... say hi to Gabe while you're up there... *sobbing intensifies*

5points

Rip grumpy cat 5 years ago

I Drawn this just today after reading this post uwu I will miss you grumpy cat (Tartar sauce) download-1...4d5627.png

5points

Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago

That's a very nice tribute.

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glowworm2 5 years ago

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THE ULTIMATE PUGTATO >_< 5 years ago

Rest In Peace grumpy cat 🐱 nobody could compare to your grumpiness

3points

Raine Soo 5 years ago

Rest in peace, Tardar Sauce, our special little girl...

3points

Hańka 5 years ago

What a sad news... She was only 7 years old.

3points

VJ Anderson 5 years ago

Rest in peace grumpy. Glad you made a movie we can always enjoy you there.-Grumpy Cat's First Worst Christmas

2points

Just.a.Potato 5 years ago

RIP Grumpy Cat...you will live on in our hearts and in your memes...you will truly be missed. ❤️

2points

thepotatogirl 5 years ago

I'm gonna miss Tartar Sauce. Rest in Peace, Grumpy Cat!

2points

Night Owl 5 years ago

😿

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Sans 5 years ago

2points

I dunno lmao 5 years ago

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2points

Meeow 5 years ago

Why died so early, Scrappy and now Tardar Sauce, so sad!

1point

Kayla Emi 5 years ago

This is sad that I almost cried!! The grumpy cat book was really funny😂

1point

Kieth9 5 years ago

I’m still sad

1point

Artsy 5 years ago

Good bye sweet friend, hope your still making people happy in a better place! Rip

1point

Leo H 5 years ago

1point

Kanga9ine 5 years ago

I'm so sorry. I still cry over my kitty. Started again as soon as I read this. Damn it.

1point

Grace Wiebe 5 years ago

So sad! She was such a young kitty. :(

1point

Laura Zaini 5 years ago

this makes me so sad....

1point

Carol Roeder 5 years ago

1point

Ritchie Valens 5 years ago

Ohh Poor Grumpy Cat will be missed. xx

1point

Elly Essenberg 5 years ago

She was still so young. I never expected this. RIP kitty. You will be missed by everyone.

1point

Alusair Alustriel 5 years ago

Lide is so cruel... She should live at least another 7 years ;( She will live forever in our hearts.

1point

A B C 5 years ago

Ouh, my sympathies to Tartar's family. May she frown upon us from cat heaven.

1point

debrina blackmoon 5 years ago

RIP, sweet, adorable girl :'( <3

1point

Von 5 years ago

I'm so sorry to her hoomans, and I thank them for sharing the happiness of Grumpy with us. More than once she made me laugh and smile despite being extremely ill. And I am thankful for that.

1point

5 years ago

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Ceamm 5 years ago

Nooo and the day after my birthday too :(

1point

Annabeth Chase 5 years ago

Yeah it sucks having her die after my birthday too.

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FloC 5 years ago

I've always felt bad for this little cat that was dragged on TV sets and so on. I hope it was only the tip of the iceberg and that she had a normal cat life otherwise.

1point

Shane Chang 5 years ago

She was actually really sweet :(

0points

Hadley Moyer 5 years ago

NOOOOO SHE WAS THE BEST rip make memes in heaven:c😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😞😞😞😞😞😞😩😩😩😩😩🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺😖😖😖😣😣😫😫😭😭

0points

Danielle Renee 5 years ago

Grumpy is gone...i hate it

0points

Robin Pasternak-Seggelke 5 years ago

I so sorry. I thought she was so cute!

0points

Laura Roberts 5 years ago

I will now always picture Stan Lee in heaven holding Tardar Sauce. 💜💚❤️

0points

Schrödinger's Dog 5 years ago

I feel so bad for Tabatha...losing a pet is always horrible...

0points

Jeannie Chavez 5 years ago

RIP Grumpy Cat.. You always brought a smile to my face even on my darkest days. Thank you Tabitha an Brian for sharing her with the world.

0points

Paul Dixon 5 years ago

7 is pretty darn young for a cat. I though they normally live until about 18

0points

Lisa Connell 5 years ago

Every time I read about grumpy cat, I begin to cry again. I can’t breathe 💔

0points

Bluebell Rizzi 5 years ago

Rip, our warrior cat! <3

0points

Eagle Girl 5 years ago

How is she only 7? Seems like Grumpy Cat was around before the internet.

0points

Sandi Gail 5 years ago

Poor kitty was passed around too much, taken to too many places.

0points

ERIN W. 5 years ago

He'll be mised by many!

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AnnaB Premium 5 years ago

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