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Elderly feline lived through five Prime Ministers
The world's oldest feline has passed away at the grand old age of 24. Only last month, Poppy was officially recognised at the world's oldest living feline by the Guinness World Records.
Born in February 1990, she came into the world the same month Nelson Mandela was released from prison. She also lived through five British Prime Ministers.
Poppy is said to have passed away following a water infection and a problem with her hind legs.
Poppy had two owners throughout her life. At the age of five, she was adopted by Maguerite Corner and her daughter Jacqui. Aged 10, she moved in with Jacqui and her future husband Andy West.
The couple went on to have two sons, Joe, 11 and Toby, eight. Poppy also shared her home with four other cats, two rabbits and a hamster.
Despite her age, owner Jacqui said Poppy was still "feisty" and definitely the "top cat".
Image courtesy of Guinness World Records.
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