Turkey — Ali Yerlikaya, mayor of Istanbul, has recently announced via Twitter that the resident cat of Hagia Sophia, Gli, has passed away due to old age. Gli was 16.
The famous cat has captured the hearts of the many who visit the Hagia Sophia. She has over 120 thousand followers on Instagram and has been a resident of the mosque for the past 16 years.
Among the famous figures charmed by her is former U.S. President Barack Obama, who was said to adore the cat during a trip in 2009.
Gli the cat will be sorely missed by her online fans and those who were lucky enough to score some one-on-one playtime with her.
May she find peace in cat heaven. Rest in peace, Gli.
(Image Credit: Ali Yerlikaya/ Twitter)
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