Stop for a meow-ment of silence — Colonel Meow had died.
The Internet-famous feline's human announced his passing Thursday on Facebook.
Post by Colonel Meow.
Colonel Meow suffered health problems last November, but appeared to be back to his scotch-swigging, minion-grumbling form in recent months.
Twitter users reacted with sadness as news of the Colonel's untimely passing spread online.
rip @colonel_meow. The world really is coming to an end.
— Paul Fleetwood (@fleetwood412) January 30, 2014
In memory of the great and fearsome #ColonelMeow. May he dominate with an iron paw from a better place. #RIP #Minionhood
— Andres Munt (@stept) January 30, 2014
So sad to hear that Colonel Meow passed away :( Every time he showed up on my Instagram he made he giggle. RIP Colonel. #colonelmeow
— dj prep (@dpnation) January 30, 2014
Colonel Meow has died? I hope there's a moment of silence at the Puppy Bowl.
— The Non-Review (@TheNonReview) January 30, 2014
The Colonel found fame after his humans uploaded photos of their curmudgeonly kitty to Facebook.
As his fame grew, Colonel Meow hobnobbed with other celebrity cats, including Grumpy Cat.
Backstage @CapitolRecords with @colonel_meow planning world domination. @Friskies #willyoufeedme pic.twitter.com/LVUjGuQWCJ
— Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) December 11, 2013
The minions will miss you, Colonel Meow. We hope they serve scotch in cat heaven.