Bummed. Stewie, the worlds longest cat, has passed away.

[bluesbassman]

Love Maine Coons. Safe passage big fellow.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Stewie the Cat, the longest domestic cat in the world at more than 4 feet long from nose to tail, has died.

Stewie was surrounded by family when he succumbed to a yearlong battle with cancer Monday evening at his Reno home, owner Robin Hendrickson said Tuesday. He was 8.

Guinness World Records declared Stewie the record-holder in August 2010, measuring 48.5 inches from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail.

Hundreds of fans flooded Stewie's Facebook site with memories and condolences Tuesday. The Maine Coon cat was a certified therapy animal that frequently visited a Reno senior center and helped promote animal welfare awareness with the Nevada Humane Society.

"Stewie was always very social and loved meeting new people," Hendrickson said. "He has touched many lives, and for that I am grateful."

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[Rhiannon12866]

1. Awwwww! How sad! And he wasn't that old... :(

What a striking cat!

[In_The_Wind]

2. imo: There is a wonderful place just over The Rainbow Bridge.

The longest cat will never be forgotten.

[moobu2]

3. RIP Stewie.