World mourns as internet sensation Grumpy Cat dies

Grumpy Cat seen here at Grumpy Cat's Grumpiest Birthday Bash in 2014 was an internet sensation. Photo / Nomi Ellenson

Grumpy Cat - the internet sensation known by millions around the world just from her frown - has died at age 7.

The feline with a permanent scowl became a viral sensation in 2012 when a photo of the grouchy looking puss was posted online.

The cat's frown went on to become one of the most famous internet memes and was recognised all around the world.

Some days are grumpier than others... pic.twitter.com/ws209VWl97

— Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) May 17, 2019

The cat had more than 8.5 million followers on Facebook, 2.4 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million followers on Twitter.

Grumpy Cat's owner Tabatha Bundesen posted the sad news to Twitter on Friday morning.

"Grumpy encountered complications from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too tough for her to overcome."

"Besides being our 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."

Grumpy Cat's real name was Tardar Sauce.

Grumpy Cat's breed has never been confirmed but her owners put her small size and perpetual scowl to "feline dwarfism."

pic.twitter.com/TBsMAMk85f

— Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) May 9, 2019

Final season of @gameofthrones? Good. #ForTheThrone #GameofThrones #GrumpofThrones
@ahdmultimedia @jwaltersiv @hbo pic.twitter.com/BR3fYNZJyH

— Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) April 14, 2019

#MayTheFourth be awful. Always. pic.twitter.com/IBxI01mkII

— Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) May 5, 2019

Grumpy Cat's fame lead to lucrative deals with companies such as Nestle Purina petcare and coffee company Grumpy Beverage.

Media reports have estimated Grumpy Cat's net worth as anything from $1m to $100m.