Grumpy Cat, The Internet's Grumpiest Legend, Has Died May 17 2019, 33 Comments
"Some days are grumpier than others."
Grumpy Cat, the face of countless memes and one of the Internet's most famous felines, died earlier this week due to complications from a urinary tract infection. The "celebricat" was just over seven years old when she passed away on Tuesday, May 14th, in the arms of her mother, Tabatha.
Grumpy Cat's family announced the news earlier today, stating that "her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere" and that Grumpy Cat "helped millions of people smile all around the world-even when times were tough."
Grumpy Cat's perma-frown and tiny size (weighing less than five pounds) are due to a condition called dwarfism.
Grumpy cat's real name was Tardar Sauce, and she rose to fame in 2012, when a post of her on Reddit went viral. She was just five months old. What followed was the creation of a Grumpy empire, fueled by countless memes featuring the feline's perpetual frown.
But Grumpy Cat's world domination didn't just stop at the Internet. The feline cultural phenom made her way onto talk shows and often posed with other famous celebrities - of the human variety.
From Grumpy Cat books to a holiday movie featuring the frowning feline, Grumpy Cat had expanded her empire beyond the screens of the Internet.
Needless to say, this tiny cat and her all-too-relatable state of grumpiness, will be missed by millions of her fans around the world. She will live on as an Internet legend.
goodbye grumpy cat pic.twitter.com/2LmoYXM1Rr
— shitty watercolour (@SWatercolour) May 17, 2019
Rest in peace, Grumpy Cat. Thank you for all the laughs; you made the world a grumpier (and better) place.
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Comments
I was speechless with shock and sadness when I read the news on Twitter. I thought, the world will be a lesser place without this tiny soul in it. I am so sorry that Tardar Sauce has passed over the rainbow bridge. May St Gertrude of Nivelles,
Dória on May 22 2019 at 02:19PM
Fiquei muito triste. 💔 Chorei tanto, q fiquei c coceira nos olhos. Eu AMO esta gata RABUGENTO. 😻💗❤️💓💖💟. 😿😿😿😭😭
Josh Whitehurst on May 20 2019 at 07:44PM
I loved that little girl and she made it seem real with the memes. I’ll miss her lots 😢
Mary Norton on May 20 2019 at 09:14AM
it brought tears to my eyes to learn just now, that Grumpy Cat had died – that cat gave me so much joy – especially the wall calendar! – she will indeed live on in the hearts of millions and be greeting us all after we too, have crossed the Rainbow Bridge -
Sue Sybalski on May 20 2019 at 01:32AM
I was so devastated when I heard about grumpy cat she made me smile every day she always reminded me of my mama cat Sally! Just loved her calenders & her movie! She has passed way to soon she was beautiful & brought so much happiness to me & the world but she passed in peace in the arms of her beloved theirs so much peace with that I know first hand! Her legacy will live on!! So so sorry.Love you will miss you my friend & angel!!
Roxanne Zelinski on May 19 2019 at 08:40PM
rip beautiful grumpy cat/ tartar sauce. you will be forever missed
Ninevin on May 19 2019 at 03:08PM
the patron saint of cats watch over her soul until everyone is united again. 😢 🌈
Suzie on May 19 2019 at 11:56AM
Tardar Sauce, you were a very special kitty. You brought so much joy to do many with your sweet sad face. Thank you for allowing your family too share you with all of us. Love and miss you.
Stephanie McCurry on May 19 2019 at 03:12AM
R.I.P. beautiful little grumpy lady💔I know you’ll continue to shine your light from Heaven. Lots of loves and prayers to your family, friends and furriends that’s hurting so much right now. Please say hi to my angel girls for me.
Laura on May 18 2019 at 05:24PM
Dearest Tardar Sauce – it is a strange thing to mourn the loss of a cat I’ve never known, but your loss affects me as if you had been my own. Your life was short, but you were oh, so loved. Enjoy the rainbow bridge, until your loved ones get there. We’ll miss you, and will never forget you.
With much love,
Laura
Lynann Lawson on May 18 2019 at 04:51PM
So very sorry that you lost an absolutely wonderful family member. I can say with certainty that his trip over the Rainbow 🌈 Bridge was peaceful without any more pain.
Always remember the great times you had as a family.
Jessica on May 18 2019 at 03:57PM
I am so sorry! I will miss Grump cat! She helped me get through difficult times. I have 3 stuffed grumpy cats. I have shirts, weather programs,and calendars of Grumpy Cat. I really will miss her. RIP sweet Kitty!
Denise Tripodis on May 18 2019 at 03:11PM
My heart is broken!!! I’m so very sorry to hear about you terrible loss of little Grumpy Cat (Tardar Sauce)!!! Such a special kitty . . . I have bought so many things over the years from cards to the stuffed animals, and have and read card after card, hysterically laughing at each and every one! My heart aches for you, her family, bcoz I know how awful it is to lose such a rare and special pet anand I’m so sorry . . . so VERY sorry! To little Hrumpy Cat . . . I will love you forever and you’ll stay in my heart always! I will never forget you! Run and play with the other kitties in heaven – I have a few up there too. You are precious and wonderful and I will always love you! God bless your heart and soul. Now you are well and will be able to Rest In Peace. You left us way too soon and it’s not fair for you and your family who loved you so much! And to all of us who loved you so much! Now you are an Angel kitty! 😇🙏🏻😥😿
Gail S Goodman on May 18 2019 at 02:35PM
Do something really special…look and find an older cat that needs adoption, the owner may have died. Recently a 90 year old woman with a 7 year old cat died and the family lives in Calif. The troopers didn’t want to leave the cat there so neighbors suggested I could help. They brouoght Nano back in my carrier. The neice didn’t know what to do because the designated future owner was sick and not accepting cats anymore. Neice was looking for no kill shelter and I said WHAT! She is here with me being loved and fostered and I’ll find her a great home. I got Nano thru her grief and not eating and drinking. I went slowly and over the two months we grew to love eachother. I already have 5 cats and wanted Nano to have her own family. And I found a younger couple that fell inlove with her picture.s They came an spent an hour with her. I took Nano to her new home with all her things so she could see this was her new home. They are so thrilled and so am I.At 7 years old it isn’t easy. The new owner says “She comes when I call her!” They built a special spot for her to look out the window.and now they are a family. It took a lot of work and love. So do what you can in honor ofGrumpy. If you decide to get a young cat adopt two. You’ll be glad you did. I also help with a small group of community cats that are spayed and neutered. All the kittens were taken,socialized neutered and found loving homes. We take food to the group[ everyday and water. This is called TNR They livw outside because they are feral but are happy and healthy. They also have a shelter and feeding station. We just do this because they are life and they didn’t ask to be feral or abandoned.
Stacey Dillingham on May 18 2019 at 02:24PM
Grumpy Cat, you pawed your way into the hearts of millions.You will be missed by countless,
Your memory will live in our heart forever.
You will never be forgotten.
RIP TARDAR SAUCE
Stacey Dillingham on May 18 2019 at 02:24PM
Grumpy Cat, you pawed your way into the hearts of millions.You will be missed by countless,
Your memory will live in our heart forever.
You will never be forgotten.
RIP TARDAR SAUCE
Stacey Dillingham on May 18 2019 at 02:24PM
Grumpy Cat, you pawed your way into the hearts of millions.You will be missed by countless,
Your memory will live in our heart forever.
You will never be forgotten.
RIP TARDAR SAUCE
Glory Baan on May 18 2019 at 02:07PM
I am so sincerely sorry for your precious beautiful kittiy"s loss.I absolutely loved your beloved baby too from afar as did my family. May she rest in peace in heaven
and forever I will keep her close in my memory🥀
jmuhj on May 18 2019 at 12:34PM
Tardar Sauce has been a part of my daily life for seemingly always! I have her weather app on my phone and follow her on twitter. IDK what the internet will do without our beloved Grumpy Cat! <3 ((((((((^^)))))))) <3 Fly free, whole, healthy, and forever Cherished, beloved Tardar Sauce. SO many of my loved ones are up there with you, watching over us until we are reunited.
Mariah on May 18 2019 at 12:20PM
Dear Grumpy Cat, you will be so missed by many….RIP.
May you be happy at the Rainbow Bridge, we love you too!
Sherri Moltzan on May 18 2019 at 11:59AM
I’m so sorry 💔 for your loss. She was a beautiful little icon & will be dearly missed. I have a few stuffed toys of her & one sits on my bed . I’m also in my 60’s. Never to old . God bless you and pray 🙏 your baby will rest in peace.
Joan on May 18 2019 at 11:58AM
I am going miss you and I been your fan for long time I got DVD and 5 grumps stuff animals
Rebecca Lockwood on May 18 2019 at 11:57AM
Going to miss your beautiful frown. I have put up my last bag of coffee beans with your gorgeous frown on the front, to never be opened and cherished forever. Love your attitude and heaven needs your sass!!!
Tabraea on May 18 2019 at 11:35AM
I am truly saddened to learn of your ‘crossIng’, Grumpy Cat, you sweet, tiny kitty who brought a smile to so many with your perpetual frown. I, like many others, will miss you. You are one more who was taken from this life too young. With love, light and blessings to you and your family. May you walk in the light of His love and those who ‘crossed over’ before you. You’ve earned your wings, sweet baby. Fly high. Godspeed. 💔
Dawne Thompson on May 18 2019 at 11:00AM
R. I. P, my lovely. You will be missed.
Marsha on May 18 2019 at 10:50AM
I am a grumpy human, and I so can relate to this amazing, grumpy cat ! I will miss her so much !!
I hope to meet up with her over the Rainbow Bridge when I greet my beloved felines !!
Cameron on May 18 2019 at 10:32AM
I just loved Grumpy Cat. I have her vacay shoes, earring, countless shirts and calendars plus other memorbia. I miss her so. I also have her Worst Christmas Ever DVD which l’ve watched at least 20 times. I was hoping she’d make another movie. RIP Tardar Sauce. Hope you lived a good life!
Cheryle McCarthy on May 18 2019 at 10:30AM
RIP Sweet Girl.. You made me know that being Grumpy could be not such a bad thing. You will be missed. Enjoy 🌈 Bridge, until you are reunited wit those you love Fly high Angel cat. 💔💫💐🌹🌟🌈✨✝️☪️
Marian Stevens on May 18 2019 at 10:29AM
I am speechless as to your loss. May her soul be watched over and she will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge- don’t mean to be trite but I really feel there is such a spot. Bless you and your family in this time of grief.
Jani on May 18 2019 at 10:23AM
So very sorry to learn that GC has passed 😢
Jean on May 18 2019 at 10:21AM
im so sorry for your loss i loved her so much and will treasure her memory as if she were my own … RIP Tardar Sauce … you will be missed by millions :(
Cece Leach on May 17 2019 at 01:00PM
I am truly sorry for your loss. GC quickly became a favorite of mine. May her family know I am one of her biggest fans. Again sorry for your loss.
Cheryl on May 17 2019 at 12:28PM
Rip Grumpy,You were beautiful
Cheryl on May 17 2019 at 12:07PM
I will forever remember ur grumpiness..you will always be remembered in my heart. RIP Tartar Sauce