China News Service, June 17 (Xinhua) According to foreign media reports, on June 15, local time, the famous cat Bob, who was famous for his books and movies in the "Stray Cat Bob" series, passed away. The owner of the cat, James Bowen, said after his death, "I think I lost a light in my life."
The picture shows cat Bob and its owner James Bowen. Image source: social media screenshot
According to reports, in 2007, the drug addict James Bowen discovered and took the abandoned Bob. Bob's arrival brought great changes to Bowen's life, gradually letting him out of the shadow of life.
In 2012, Bowen wrote and published his story with Bob into the book "Stray Cat Bob" and published it. After that, he published 5 more books, which were translated into more than 40 languages and were very popular.
In 2016, "Stray Cat Bob" was adapted into a movie, and Cat Bob also appeared in person. The sequel "Bob's Gift", which will be released at the end of 2019, may be released later in 2020.
After Bob’s death, James Bowen issued a statement saying: “Bob saved my life. It’s that simple. It gives me more than companionship. With it by my side, I find the direction and Goal. The success we have achieved through books and movies is a miracle. It has seen thousands of people and touched the lives of millions of people. There has never been a cat like it, and there will never be. I I feel like I have lost a light in my life. I will never forget it."