Istanbul to Dedicate Monument to Dearly Beloved Feline

More than 12,000 people in Istanbul signed a petition to erect a monument of the world famous cat Tombili, which died two weeks ago.

On August 1, the Internet mega star, a cat named Tombili, died from a disease.

Fenomen kedi 'Tombili' hayatını kaybetti https://t.co/iViYnPxMIl pic.twitter.com/pNELNuiT2C

— NTV Yaşam (@ntv_yasam) 10 августа 2016 г.

"Died cat-phenomenon called Tombili."

Tombili ölmüş. pic.twitter.com/wtuDZp2QfB

— Rabia Koyuncu (@rabiaKoyncu) 9 августа 2016 г.

“You will remain forever in our hearts.”

Tombili ölmüş.
Ziverbey'in başı sağolsun. pic.twitter.com/2UANqhZQ4r

— Orhan K. (@psykonaut) 9 августа 2016 г.

"Tombili died. My condolences to Ziverbey quarter."

Istanbul residents experienced an unimaginable desire to preserve the memory of Tombili. So they launched an Internet campaign to install a monument in honor of the cat.

The authorities of Kadikoy Municipality area accepted this initiative.

They reported through social networks that the monument of Tombili, who became the city’s symbol, will be soon installed.

Tombili'nin heykeli dikilecekhttps://t.co/k25ptuWTF9 pic.twitter.com/cYQ9SQPi8T

— BirGün Gazetesi (@BirGun_Gazetesi) 19 августа 2016 г.

 

“In Tombili’s honor a monument will be installed.”

 

Tombili has become a phenomenon on social media. Many memes using the cat’s photos were created by Internet users around the world. The number of subscribers to Tombili’s Facebook page has reached 32 million people.