Talk of a cat that is wealthier than many human beings. Grumpy Cat was an internet sensation which government named Tardar Sauce, said to be the World’s richest cat worth a whooping 100 million US Dollars.
Unfortunately, Grumpy Cat died on Tuesday aged 7 in the arms of it’s mother, the owner.
The Internet sensation shot to fame in 2012 in a YouTube video that got 15.7 million views and died after amassing a $100million fortune.
Grumpy Cat was born with dwarfism and an underbite, giving her a disgruntled expression, DailyMail wrote.
Tardar Sauce‘s family has taken to Instagram to announce her death. The cause of Grumpy cat’s death is said to be a urinary tract infection, saying: ‘Some days are grumpier than others’.
A statement released by Grumpy Cat’s owners read:
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 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.