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It’s easy to say that 2020 has been a challenging year for most of us, and unfortunately, we’ve got news that will make this year a little more sadder.
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Nobiko aka the cat from the longcat meme, has passed away.
Image via Reddit
Reports have confirmed that the kitty most known for playing a vital role in the iconic longcat meme, has passed away at the age of 18.
According to its owner, the beloved cat, who’s known as Nobiko, was found lying around their home weakly and was taken to the vet immediately. The vet told Nobiko’s owners that the cat was unfortunately too ill to undergo any x-rays.
After being taken to the hospital, Nobiko then passed away at about 2pm local time.
Image via Twitter
For those who may be unfamiliar with Nobiko, the kitty made a name for itself by appearing in the adorable meme in the early 2000s between 2005-2006. She has since made a name for herself by becoming one of the internet’s most recognizable kitties.
Fans of the iconic cat have taken to social media to mourn the loss of Nobiko.
RIP Nobiko (Nobi-ru), aka "Longcat", whose owner says she "crossed over the rainbow bridge" this week 😰 https://t.co/iCxvyVEgNI
— Unseen Japan @ BLM だよ (@UnseenJapanSite) September 21, 2020
farewell longcat. you will always be long in my memory and my heart. 😔 https://t.co/XE0m66scGP
— Josh Sawyer, Childe of Autumn (@jesawyer) September 21, 2020
Rest in peace to to the legendary longcat, your legacy has inspired many pic.twitter.com/ZXrWHqnW32
— speedbump (& horseradish!) (@spoodbeemp) September 21, 2020
Sweet dreams Nobiko aka Longcat! Thank you for all the fun.
— Conjured Kitten (@ConjuredKitten) September 21, 2020
Rest well. pic.twitter.com/wqSUa8NeV1
rip longcat :,( ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zbxjmjDwBZ
— ness ☽ (@boogeymanjam) September 21, 2020
TODAY IS A SAD DAY LONGCAT HAS PASSED AWAY pic.twitter.com/sxx9664PUH
— please remind me to open my modules (@sun_bbyong) September 21, 2020
This is "Longcat" from the internet memes. I actually looked up this kitty just a few days ago and was happy to find that the kitty was amazingly still alive & 17 years old. However, it seems that this long cat has passed away today. Let's remember the sweet-kitty fondly. https://t.co/n1Eu4me8Qd
— sylvie (@sylviefluff) September 20, 2020
An owner lost her beloved 18 year old pet cat, and the Internet lost an icon from old times.
— Rosana Margarida (@rosecg) September 20, 2020
Rest in peace Nobiko aka Longcat. pic.twitter.com/S2v1bYrMCY
rip longcat pic.twitter.com/z7CGX2eLWH
— rushork (@RushorkLive) September 20, 2020
If this year didn't suck enough, Longcat, one of the very first memes I saw grow, has passed away.
— Lulu🌈🍔🎏 (@luulubuu) September 20, 2020
Rest in power, queen https://t.co/HW6JBDF9tg
2020 has taken Longcat from us. pic.twitter.com/08qNAQMjV8
— Jonesbones (@Jonesbo13619334) September 20, 2020
Longcat has died. She was 18 years old. pic.twitter.com/OcGISEJnq9
— Michael's Cat (@michaelscat2) September 20, 2020
rest in peace longcat 😿💔 pic.twitter.com/ZMzb0GKwRR
— Moss (@mossmeatart) September 20, 2020
Rest in peace Nobiko. Thank you for all the memes.
You will be missed.
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