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The internet pays tribute to Grumpy Cat

Proving once again that there is nothing good about 2019, the internet woke up Friday morning to the news of Grumpy Cat's passing, the viral pet known for its resting grouch face.

Grumpy Cat's owners announced on Friday on Instagram that the cat passed away on Tuesday at the age of 7. The internet reacted by sharing their condolences and memories of the famous feline, starting with Aubrey Plaza, who starred in the Grumpy Cat movie, as well as Lil BUB and Nala Cat, two of Grumpy Cat's internet famous pet peers.

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my heart is broken. i will miss you grumpy cat. you were and will always be my true spirit animal...whether you like it or not 💔

A post shared by aubrey plaza (@plazadeaubrey) on May 17, 2019 at 9:07am PDT

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Our hearts broke today when we heard that BUB's long-time friend Grumpy Cat passed away. Despite being the yin to her yang, Grumpy was the one cat on the planet that BUB seemed most comfortable to be around. Like BUB, Grumpy was tiny but her heart was very big. Our thoughts are with her family and all of her loving fans. ~~~~~From BUB: Dearest Tardar, you were a truly majestic feline, and I am grateful for the years I was able to share with you on Earth, and look forward to the light years I'll get to spend with you in space. #spacesister

A post shared by Lil BUB (@iamlilbub) on May 17, 2019 at 10:24am PDT

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The saddest day in the world. The sour to my sweet, it was an honor to know you. Tabitha and family, we’re sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you. We are in disbelief. Today and every day, we will honor you, the legend. Until we meet again 🌈💕

A post shared by Nala Cat ™ (@nala_cat) on May 17, 2019 at 6:11am PDT

Another popular internet cat, Venus the Two Face Cat, paid its respects as well. 

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Our cat world has lost a true OG legend, THE queen of memes who brought laughs and smiles to so many! Our hearts are broken to hear of Grumpy’s passing. 😿 Today is a sad day for the cat community, her family, and everyone who loved her so to honor her memory, this will be our only post today. This one is for you Grumpy! 💙 Please keep her family in your thoughts and purrayers during this unimaginably difficult time! Rest easy Grumpy! ❤️ #ripgrumpycat #ripgrumpy #queenofmemes #legend #Repost @realgrumpycat ・・・ Some days are grumpier than others...

A post shared by Venus the Two Face Cat (@venustwofacecat) on May 17, 2019 at 7:31am PDT

goodbye grumpy cat pic.twitter.com/2LmoYXM1Rr

— shitty watercolour (@SWatercolour) May 17, 2019

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Real name Tardar Sauce, Grumpy Cat skyrocketed to fame in 2012 thanks to a Reddit post and never looked back, becoming one of the most popular animals on the internet alongside the likes of Doug the Pug, Lil Bub, and Manny the Frenchie. 

One of the best/worst corrections I ever earned at the WSJ — and one of the all-time best hedcuts ever — came from my 2013 piece on #GrumpyCat’s agent. https://t.co/BP8q1WHVaT pic.twitter.com/McFI6sO2vI

— katie rosman (@katierosman) May 17, 2019

Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss demeanor became an internet sensation, has died at age 7. https://t.co/2sCYCXLYEN pic.twitter.com/z7GPaq9oDW

— ABC News (@ABC) May 17, 2019

The meme. The legend. RIP Grumpy Cat. Some of our favourites. 💗 pic.twitter.com/ENW7ywRKB0

— re:act (@_reactmarketing) May 17, 2019

Heartbroken 😥😥😥 Sending my love to Tabatha and all your family. That came as quite the shock 🖤🌈

— Fran O'Reilly (@ShadEO9) May 17, 2019

Meeting grumpy cat was a beautiful moment. RIP grumpy cat!!!! pic.twitter.com/Oc3vLdIwQe

— Naomi Fry (@frynaomifry) May 17, 2019

Had the pleasure of meeting Grumpy Cat at a charity do once. She was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.

— Limmy (@DaftLimmy) May 17, 2019

RIP Grumpy Cat 😢 Raising a glass of milk to Tardar Sauce! 🥛 pic.twitter.com/QlLgvR0ZSP

— Maylin (@MaylinBtw) May 17, 2019

We'll continue to update as more memorials for Grumpy Cat roll in.

RIP.

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