Colonel Meow's rise to power began in a roadside gutter, but not the way Lindsay Lohan ends up there. He was abandoned, scared, alone and sick.
Eventually rescued from the mean streets, he was taken in by the Seattle Himalayan and Persian Society, and later adopted by Anna Marie Avey.
Who soon became known simply as "Slave Beast." Avey and her husband, Eric Rosario, began posting images of him on Instagram, and a star was born.
The Colonel commanded allegiance from growing numbers of faithful admirers - also known as his minions - thanks to that epic, badass scowl.
The furball also had a penchant for scotch, apparently.
Meow also holds the Guinness World Record for "cat with the longest fur," which averaged out to 22.89 centimeters or roughly nine inches. Of fur!
"I will post more about the details when I've had a few days to grieve," Avey said, confirming the tragedy. "Thank you so much for your understanding, Minions."
"Your love and support has meant the world to us."
Avery's Facebook post about the Master was quickly shared over 11,000 times with many of Colonel Meow's fans taking to Twitter to share their condolences.
Unlike her husband Prince William, who was born into royalty, Kate Middleton was not always one of the planet's most recognizable human beings.
It's hard to imagine now, since she has become not just globally famous, but a style icon of modern times, but Kate grew up a very regular young woman.
Growing up in England, Middleton was always a natural beauty, albeit a little less polished than the refined 32-year-old who we are familiar with today.
We mean that as a compliment, as the People's Princess retains a down-to-earth charm that's made her infinitely relatable and immensely popular.
Here are 17 vintage Kate Middleton pictures from her childhood, teens and young adulthood, when she made the acquaintance of the future King ...
Kate Middleton and Prince William back when they first started dating. Such an adorable picture ... and such a head of hair he used to have!
2. Kate Middleton as a Baby
Kate Middleton as a baby girl in 1982, with her proud father Michael.
3. Kate and Pippa Middleton as Kids
Kate and little sister Pippa with father Michael Middleton in the mid-1980s.
4. Kate Middleton as a Kid
A beautiful, vintage photo of Kate Middleton as a young school girl.
5. Kate Middleton Childhood Photo
An adorable childhood photo of Kate Middleton, the girl who would be queen.
6. Kate Middleton in Grade School
A young Kate Middleton looking absolutely adorable in an early school photo.
7. Kate Middleton in Private School
Kate Middleton in her private school uniform in a vintage photo of the future queen.
8. Kate Middleton Playing Field Hockey
Kate Middleton was always a good athlete, as seen here playing field hockey in school.
9. Kate Middleton in College
A photo of Kate Middleton as a college girl. Man she was as beautiful then as she is now ... not a shocker we suppose.
10. Old School Kate Middleton Pic
An old school pic of Kate Middleton, looking like the beautiful young woman she's always been.
11. Old School Kate Middleton Picture
An older photo of Kate Middleton, before she was the celebrity she is today.
12. Kate Middleton Picture (Old School)
This is Kate Middleton. She is Prince William's girl. For life!
13. Kate Middleton Partying
Once again ... can you imagine Kate Middleton going out to the bars like this in 2014?!
14. Kate Middleton Partying Photo
A photo of Kate Middleton enjoying the nightlife in London, before she was the celebrity she is today. Can you imagine her partying like this nowadays?!
15. Kate Middleton, Bikini
Kate Middleton looking gorgeous as ever in a bikini photo from 2006.
16. Kate Middleton in a Bikini
Kate Middleton looking gorgeous as ever in a bikini photo from 2006. The future Queen is a true beauty.
17. Kate Middleton Bikini Picture
Kate Middleton looking gorgeous as ever in a bikini photo from 2006. She's got an amazing body.
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Kanye West is in the clear after the L.A. District Attorney declined to prosecute or pursue charges against the rapper following an alleged assault incident.
This outcome became increasingly likely after Kanye's most recent alleged assault victim failed to appear at a follow-up interview with the authorities.
If investigators don't have a cooperative accuser, the case is difficult to prosecute for obvious reasons, and that's apparently what transpired here.
