美國寵物明星「不爽貓」的主人昨日證實，她的愛貓已辭世。
TAIPEI (The China Post) — Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss demeanor became an internet sensation, has died at age 7, her owners say.
「不爽貓」的飼主於週五發布感性推文，表示網紅愛貓因泌尿道感染引起病發症，於週二時間在主人的懷中安詳離開人世。
Posting on social media Friday, Grumpy Cat’s owners wrote that she experienced complications from a urinary tract infection and “passed away peacefully” Tuesday “in the arms of her mommy.”
主人表示，擁有廣大粉絲的「不爽貓」曾帶給全球上百萬人歡笑。
Her owners said: “Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world — even when times were tough.”
「不爽貓」的原名為「塔塔醬」，他的飼主於2012年將它的一系列照片放上網使她一夕爆紅，擁有2百萬Instagram追蹤者、和1百萬的推特（Twitter）粉絲。
The cat’s real name was Tarder Sauce, and she rose to fame after her photos were posted online in 2012. She had more than 2 million followers on Instagram and more than 1 million on Twitter.
「不爽貓」因患有骨軟骨發育不全，導致臉部表情看起來像是24小時都很不悅，可愛的厭世表情也獲得許多民眾的熱愛。
Her website says her grumpy look was likely because she had a form of dwarfism.
當時的它是個名副其實的「代言貓」，透過主人塔芭莎經營的「不爽貓公司」代言無數品牌廣告，賺進大把鈔票。
Owner Tabatha Bundesen founded Grumpy Cat Limited (www.grumpycats.com), and the cat made numerous appearances, including commercials.
外媒報導，「不爽貓」在4歲時，身價已達6,400萬英鎊，搭頭等艙飛全世界、入住最好的五星飯店。
When she was four, she was worth £64million, traveling first class and staying at the very best hotels, according to various media.
飼主塔芭莎說：「它於週二早上（5月14日）安詳辭世，它是我們最親的家人，也是全球上百萬紛絲永遠的開心果。」
“She passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, at home in the arms of her mommy. 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,” said Tabatha.
「他的精神形象將長存粉絲的心中。」塔芭莎表示，儘管它永遠是臭著一張臉，它其實是隻非常樂觀開朗的小貓。
“Her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere,” she added. Despite her sad face, she was a very happy cat after all.
