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Ricky Gervais' Beloved Cat Ollie Has Died After Sudden Health Deterioration

Ricky Gervais' Beloved Cat Ollie Has Died After Sudden Health Deterioration

The comedian described the cat as the 'sweetest little soul' he ever knew

Jake Massey

Jake Massey

Ricky Gervais' beloved cat Ollie has died following a sudden downturn in health over the weekend.

The comedian shared the news on Twitter, describing his cat of more than 16 years as the 'sweetest little soul' he ever knew.

Gervais' partner, author Jane Fallon, also paid tribute to Ollie and said her 'heart is broken in two'.

Since the sad news was shared, 'RIP Ollie' has been trending on Twitter and Gervais has thanked all those who paid tribute to her.

He said: "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."

Ordinarily the death of a celebrity's pet, while sad, may not be so keenly felt by so many. However, animal rights advocate Gervais has made his love for the cat abundantly clear down the years, sharing countless tweets about Ollie with his 14 million followers:

RIP Ollie.

Featured Image Credit: Twitter/Ricky Gervais

Topics: UK News, Celebrity, Cat, Animals, Cats, Ricky Gervais