Grumpy Cat, viral internet sensation, dies aged 7

Tardar Sauce, a viral internet sensation commonly known as Grumpy Cat, has died at the age of seven.

The family of Grumpy Cat, who had 2.4 million followers on Instagram, confirmed the news in a post on Friday morning.

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“Despite care from top professionals, as well as from her very loving family, Grumpy encountered problems from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too tough for her to overcome,” reads the post. 

“She passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, at home in the arms of her mommy, Tabitha.”

“Her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere,” reads the post’s final line.

RIP, Grumpy.