Goodbye, Minions: Colonel Meow Takes a Bow

Updated on Jan 31, 2014 at 12:00 PM

It's with a heavy heart that we share news that one of our favorite Internet cats has passed away. Colonel Meow, the cat that broke records with the longest fur, died on Wednesday. News was shared via his Facebook fan page, causing many a minion to wipe away a few tears. Slave beast owner Anne Marie Avey had reached out to fans in November when the world's angriest feline had fallen ill, with vets not being completely sure what was the cause of his malaise. In celebration of the fine cat's short life, enjoy this cute video taking a closer look at the question of cats and boxes.

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Goodbye, Minions: Colonel Meow Takes a Bow

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