Grumpy Cat, who ruled over the internet and our hearts for the longest time is no more. A recent statement by her owners confirmed that the famous feline has died at aged seven. The reason behind her death is said to be urinary tract infection that she suffered from "despite care from top professionals and care from her very loving family" she died peacefully on Tuesday in the arms of her mom, Tabatha. The statement on Twitter further read: "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." The cat from Arizona is no longer alive and it is very difficult for her fans to accept the news. One can't ever forget the Grumpy cat memes that made all of us laugh. Tardar Sauce, aka Grumpy, went viral in 2012 after her pictures of unimpressed expression emerged online. Memes made out of the expression's picture raided the internet even till 2019 her popularity knew no bounds. Grumpy Cat Dies; Internet's Beloved Feline Who Made People Smile with Her Angry Expression Passes Away at 7.

Take a look at the statement released by Grumpy Cat's family members:

Here are some of the iconic grumpy cat memes that we will always stay in our hearts:

We couldn't agree more

 

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RIP

 

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Mind your business

 

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Shut up, like really

 

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True

 

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Grumpy being grumpy

 

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Iconic

 

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*Teary-eyed*

 

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Straight.

 

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It is

 

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No words

 

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Am I clear?

 

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Ever since her pictures went viral, the cat has been travelling the world and made TV appearances. She also starred in her own Christmas film and had her waxwork unveiled Madame Tussauds in San Francisco. Her facial expression that went viral was apparently caused by feline dwarfism.

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