In the world of social media, viral sensations come and go, capturing the attention and hearts of millions.
One such sensation is El Gato, a cat that gained immense popularity on TikTok, Twitter, Reddit and YouTube.
Thanks to its adorable appearance that featured white and light-yellow fur and pink ears, El Gato quickly captured the imaginations of users around the world.
However, recently, a video claiming the death of El Gato went viral, causing an outpouring of grief and confusion among its fans.
So, is El Gato really dead?
El Gato cat death video
The circulation of the false El Gato Cat death video caused widespread confusion and an outpouring of grief among fans.
El Gato is a nextbot based on a papercraft cat video that gained immense popularity on TikTok and Twitter.
The cat has an adorable appearance; it featurs white and light-yellow fur and pink ears which saw it captured the imaginations of users around the world.
Recently, a video claiming the death of El Gato went viral, causing an outpouring of grief and confusion among its fans.
However, the video is fake.
The initial source of the video can be traced back to Twitter where a user put up a post expressing their grief.
But as more people became aware of the news, conflicting reports emerged, suggesting that the information regarding El Gato’s death might not be accurate.
One, @dynn1m68, clarified that the cat who had passed away was not El Gato but a feline named Ba Bem from Vietnam.
@dynn1m68 who is the owner of Ba Bem, provided the correct information to prevent further confusion and misplaced grief.
My whole FYP is about news that El Gato is dead but that is false information
It's not El Gato
The cat who passed away was Ba Bem, a cat from Vietnam who blew up a few years ago from Tiktok, sadly he passed away last year from a serious illness
The owner's TT acc is @dynn1m68 pic.twitter.com/lAFM8TNdGt— Lanania (@lanauwuo) June 9, 2023
Ba Bem death
Ba Bem was equally a popular cat.
It captured the hearts of many with its playful antics and adorable personality.
The news of Ba Bem’s death circulated alongside the false rumors of El Gato Cat’s demise, adding another sorrow to the online community.
Ba Bem’s life was cut short by a serious illness, leaving his owner and fans devastated.