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Zoe Forsey & Zosia Eyres

Internet meme sensation Grumpy Cat dies

You may have that Friday feeling but we have some very sad news which will bring you back to earth.

Grumpy Cat has died.

No longer will we be able to get a laugh out of the latest antics of the Internet sensation.

The moggy, who lived in Phoenix, Arizona, is also known as Tardar Sauce. She found fame back in 2012 after her owner's brother Bryan posted a photo of her on Reddit.

The video went viral and within 48 hours she had more than 1million views, reports Mirror Online.

When she was four she was worth £64million, travelling first class and staying at the very best hotels.

Grumpy Cat poses for photos in New York in 2016 (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

She was voiced by Aubrey Plaza, who also starred in Parks and Recreation and Criminal Minds.

The family announced the sad news with a statement on Instagram this morning, with the caption: "Some days are grumpier than others..."

The statement read: "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.

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"She passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, at home in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha.

"Besides being out 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.

"Grumpy's Family - Tabatha, Bryan and Chrysta."

Online celebrity Grumpy Cat visited famous landmarks during her visit to London (Publicity Picture)

Despite her sad face, Bryan insists she was a very happy cat.

Speaking to the Mirror in 2016, he said: "She loves to travel. She’s the star, whereas when she’s at home she has to compete with Tabatha’s other pets.

"She sleeps well in her carry case and is very well taken care of. We only travel once or twice a month, and she has her favourite toys and treats.

"She touches so many people’s lives. Her fans are grandparents aged 104 to babies, even people in full biker leather.”

And while she merely looks ­miserable, it’s her brother Pokey, also four, who was real grouch.

Bryan says: “Pokey actually has a grumpy personality – he’s not nice.”

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