Ricky Gervais Shared the Sad News of His Beloved Cat Ollie’s Death, and It Is Heartbreaking
Ricky Gervais has shared heartbreaking news with fans, and the loss is hitting hard. The comedian and actor said goodbye to Ollie, his beloved Siamese cat of 16 years, after posting a tribute on social media.
Gervais often shared photos and videos of Ollie with followers, so the cat had become a familiar part of his online life.
Ollie’s story goes back to a memorable live TV moment, and that makes the goodbye even more emotional. Here’s the full story.
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"A heartfelt thank you for all your lovely tributes to Ollie. I can't quite bring myself to respond at the moment, but your kindness is very much appreciated," he said in the comments of that post an hour after his initial message.
Gervais' longtime partner, Jane Fallon, is also grieving over the loss with a picture tribute on social media.
"I have awful news," she wrote on Twitter. "My smart, funny, feisty, beautiful sidekick of the last 16 and a half years, @myleftfang, has passed away after a sudden downturn in her health over the weekend. My heart is broken in two. I have no idea what I’m going to do without her by my side. #Ollie"
For another tearjerker, check out the dog that curled up by Gordon Lightfoot’s casket during the memorial.
Ollie was given as a present to Gervais by U.K. talk show host Jonathan Ross, who stunned the artist with the kitten live on the air in 2003. He then named her after his favorite comedy movie star, Oliver Hardy.
The Moment Ross Gave the Kitten to Gervais on the Friday Night With Jonathan Ross Show.
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If you’re still crying, read the man’s goodbye message to his 12-year dog.
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