The Cat Behind the Famous Longcat Meme Has Died at 18

The Cat Behind the Famous Longcat Meme Had Died at 18

Today, netizens from around the world are coming together to mourn the loss of a beloved animal. [...]

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Today, netizens from around the world are coming together to mourn the loss of a beloved animal. It feels as though the Internet has always had Long Cat to love on, but the cute kitty only surfaced within the last twenty years. Now, a new report has confirmed Shiroi has passed away at the age of 18.

The news comes from Kris Cheng, a Hong Kong journalist who has penned pieces for The Washington Post and beyond. The writer was informed of the cat, who is known as Nobiko, and their recent passing. Now, fans around the world are left mourning the white kitty's infectious nature and extra-long torso.

According to the cat's owner, they found Nobiko lying around their home weakly and was taken to the vet immediately. At the time, the vet told Nobiko's owners the cat was too ill to undergo any X-rays. After being taken to the hospital at 0 AM, Nobiko passed away that afternoon just about 2 PM local time. Nobiko was the eldest of several cats at the home, and their owners are coping with the news as best they can.

 

[feral cat #6385]

...did the cat have dirt on the Clintons?

 

[💗Freddie Freaker💗]

This is the biggest tragedy of 2020.

RIP our feline hero.

 

[Stahl]

18 is a pretty good (and, well, long) age for a cat, and it seems like he had some cat friends too. While it's always sad to see one of these lovable little guys go, it warms my heart to know he probably lived one of the best cat-based lives possible.

 

[Bowl of Ramen]

Pouring a long one out for our longboi. Good cat.

 

[💗Freddie Freaker💗]

an old school /b/tard mourns his idol:

Some vintage art and memes:

 

[kadoink]

18s a good age for a cat. rest in peace kitty

 

[Titos]

I don't really like cats normally but longcat was a cutie. Anyone check on cockmongler recently? His heart still ticking?

 

[Punished Benis]

Pouring one out for my favorite meme cat. F

 

[peanus weenus]

Grinman, Santino Lee and Mitchell Henderson are sharing their condolences.

christ stop posting current year jokes in relation to longcat your newfag is showing

 

[No Ma'ams Land]

Tacgnol finally won. But at what cost?

 

[Desu Mountain]

He was a long cat who lived a long life.

 

[Spangled Drongo]

RIP my namesake. May you watch over these interwebs from above.

(my eldest cat is almost the same age and still in relatively good health, hope she has a few years left in her yet)

 

[Ash Gassem]

F

 

[Slimeball92A]

18 is definitely a good run for a kitty.
RIP little guy.

 

[Android raptor]

Sad, but it sounds like it had a great, long life and passed peacefully of old age with its owner by its side. That's the best way for any pet to go.

 

[Xerxes IX]

As if 2020's happenings weren't enough, now Catnarok is going to be upon us.

RIP Nobiko. Out of all the mid 2000s cat memes (like Ceiling Cat and Limecat), Longcat/Tacgnol/Catnarok was always my favorite. Modern cat memes just aren't the same.

 

[Agent Abe Caprine]

18 years is actually pretty average for cats. They tend to live a lot longer than dogs.

 

[💗Freddie Freaker💗]

 

[Sexual Chocolate]

Sempurr Fi

 

[TheRedChair]

18 years is actually pretty average for cats. They tend to live a lot longer than dogs.

It depends on the genetics of the cat in question and how/where they live.

Wild cats generally are in the 8-10 year range.
Outdoor cats that come into the house generally are in 12 to 18 year range.
Indoor cats are 12 years plus.

My cats that have past are 17, 17, 21,21, 23, and 24 years of age when they passed away. All were indoor cats. The last 2 tore me up as they passed recently. When they are part of 1/3rd your life they become more than pets. They become Family.

So LongCat has had a long and good life as he was taken good care of.