Animal activist Ricky Gervais and his partner Jane Fallon announced the death yesterday of their beloved social media star cat Ollie. The much loved and hugely popular feline died at the grand old age of 16 on Tuesday, with both owners taking to Twitter to impart the sad news.
Gervais wrote on his Twitter account, ‘Just had to say goodbye to the sweetest little soul I've ever known. RIP Ollie. July 9th 2003 - March 10th 2020.'
Just had to say goodbye to the sweetest little soul I’ve ever known. RIP Ollie
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) March 10, 2020
July 9th 2003 - March 10th 2020 pic.twitter.com/CwqIuWKRww
Since then the heartfelt responses have been pouring in from celebrities and ordinary folk alike. In response Ricky later tagged Ollie’s social media account, saying: 'A heartfelt thank you for all your lovely tributes to @myleftfang. 'I can't quite bring myself to respond at the moment, but your kindness is very much appreciated.'
Jane Fallon, his partner for more than 30 years, wrote on social media: 'I have awful news. My smart, funny, feisty, beautiful sidekick of the last 16 & a half years @myleftfang has passed away after a sudden downturn in her health at the weekend. My heart is broken in two. I have no idea what I'm going to do without her by my side. #Ollie.'
I have awful news. My smart, funny, feisty, beautiful sidekick of the last 16 & a half years @myleftfang has passed away after a sudden down turn in her health at the weekend. My heart is broken in two. I have no idea what I’m going to do without her by my side. #Ollie pic.twitter.com/UOF1Phm5sq
— Jane Fallon (@JaneFallon) March 10, 2020
The couple were given Ollie by Jonathan Ross on his Friday night chat show in 2003, the bio on Ollie’s twitter account says that she was, ‘3/8 BURMESE, 1/8 SIAMESE, 1/4 CORNISH REX, 1/4 DEVON REX, 1/2 ENGLISH, 1/4 FRENCH CANADIAN, 1/4 IRISH & 100% CAT!’
Cat lovers delighted in the social media page which was full of pictures of her along with humorous captions written in the style of a cat.
Over the rainbow bridge you go Ollie – RIP.
