Tributes have been paid to the cat that inspired the book and film A Street Cat Named Bob.
Bob, the ginger cat, sadly died, aged 14.
Owner James Bowen met Bob in 2007 during a drug addiction battle. He discovered an injured Bob and decided to look after him.
James began taking Bob with him when busking or selling The Big Issue in London.
This has actually broken my heart. ?? RIP Bob ?? pic.twitter.com/MtJEcU2fQp
— Fanni (@DanniTaylor93) June 16, 2020
We’re deeply saddened to hear that @StreetCatBob has passed away. Bob was a famous street cat who was popularised in several books and even a film in which he played himself. If you've read the story, you‘ll know what an incredible cat he was who touched so many lives #RIPBob pic.twitter.com/NZp3JEBCQw
— Cats Of Birmingham ??? (@BirminghamCats) June 16, 2020
