Anyone familiar with the world of Joel Zimmerman aka deadmau5 is well-aware of the producer’s cat, Meowingtons. The artist has announced he’s saying goodbye to the 16-year-old feline, due to “some cat medical bulls–t.” In a statement posted to Instagram Monday (Aug. 7), deadmau5 shared that “yeah meowingtons is just a cat, but I’ll just say to me, he’s one of my best friends.”
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The artist provided a second update on Tuesday (Aug. 8), noting that Meowingtons has passed away. “It’s done,” Zimmerman wrote. “he went very peacefully. Today was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’m so sorry meow. I love you so much.”
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Zimmerman adopted Meowingtons from the Toronto Humane Society in 2009. The same legendary cat that Joel made a meme with his audience, dedicating songs to him and urging them to vote for him in DJ Mag. In 2011, the Canadian artist launched the Meowingtons Hax Tour, naming the compilation LP made for this tour the Meowingtons Hax Tour Trax. Meowingtons’ image also graced the cover of the 2012 deadmau5 classic >album title goes here<.
The producer says he’s taking “a small break” while he navigates the passing of his pet.
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