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Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. May the live-saving, legendary cat rest in peace. Directly based on the book, the adaptation is directed by Roger Spottiswoode using a screenplay from Tim John and Maria Nation. Bob the Cat, the famous feline who played himself in the 2016 movie A Street Cat Named Bob, has reportedly passed away. Bob was killed by a blow to the head from a car on Monday night in a hit and run. Bowen took care of the ginger cat and had him by his side as he busked and sold The Big Issue -- an enterprise magazine sold by rough-sleepers -- on the streets of London. BOB the cat, star of best selling book and film A Street Cat Named Bob, died after being hit by a car, his heartbroken owner has revealed. James has previously credited Bob with helping him recover from his drug addiction, saying: ‘I believe it came down to this little man. And never will again. The cat was soon accompanying Bowen as he busked and sold The Big Issue, a magazine that generates income for the homeless, around the British capital. It reads: ‘Hodder & Stoughton and James Bowen are saddened to announce the death of Bob the cat on 15 June at the age of at least 14 years. It said in a statement that he “was an extraordinary cat who will be greatly missed.”. His ex-heroine addict owner, James Bowen, who wrote a best selling series about his cat who changed his life has opened up about learning the devastating news. And never will again," he said. A sequel, ”A Gift From Bob,” is due for release later this year. In 2016, Bob played himself in the movie adaptation of A Street Cat Named Bob. © Watchr Media • All rights reserved, Anthony Chisholm Dies, Oz Star and Tony-Nominated Actor Was 77, Thomas Jefferson Byrd Murder Suspect Arrested, Adam Sandler Pays Tribute to Mr. Bob was thought to … Just when it feels like things can't get any worse, we have gotten word that celebrity feline Bob the Cat has sadly passed away on June 15 at 14 years old. There's never been a cat like him. We're partners and best mates. "All of us at The Big Issue will never forget the impact Bob had on not just James' life but many of our vendors who could relate to his story. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. They quickly became inseparable, busking and selling The Big Issue on the streets of London. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. The Big Issue has also paid tribute to Bob, with Editor Paul McNamee saying: ‘Condolences go to James, Bob’s loyal companion. Bob the cat credited with saving the life of a busker and whose escapades were immortalised in the book and film A Street Cat named Bob has died.. Bobs’ death … A sequel, ”A Gift From Bob,” is due for release later this year. A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life was published in 2013, while the film was released in 2016. James Bowen, a recovering addict, first discovered Bob, an abandoned and injured cat, in 2007. Hodder & Stoughton, the publisher of Bowen's book, confirmed Bob's death … The books sold eight million copies, according to publisher Hodder & Stoughton, with sales of the novels totaling £8.18 million ($10.3 million). He was handed into the vet by a … “A Street Cat Named Bob” was turned into a movie of the same name, starring Luke Treadaway as Bowen and Bob as himself. Noticing the orange feline following him everywhere he went, Bowen permanently adopted the little guy and gave him the name of Bob - naming the cat after the Twin Peaks character Killer BOB. Publisher Hodder & Stoughton said Tuesday that Bob had died a day earlier. The cat who inspired James Bowen's bestselling book and film A Street Cat Named Bob, has died at the age of 14. And never will again. James took care of Bob who in turn gave him a reason to get up each morning. "He gave me so much more than companionship. James Bowen wrote several books based on his experiences with Bob. “A Street Cat Named Bob” was published in 2012 and became a British best-seller. Heartbroken, Bowen has also spoken about the passing of his longtime companion. Bob the Cat Dies, ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ Star Was 14. There's never been a cat like him. The story of the pair's unlikely bond and Bowen's life inspired Bowen's first book, "A Street Cat Named Bob," along with several other sequels -- "The World According to Bob," "A Gift from Bob" and "The Little Book of Bob.". ‘James, a recovering addict, first met Bob in 2007 when he found him abandoned and injured. LONDON (AP) — Bob, a cat whose relationship with the recovering heroin addict who adopted him inspired the book and film “A Street Cat Named Bob,” has died. The trauma caused a haematoma that killed him instantly. Bob The Cat, the inspirational feline credited with saving the life of former addict James Bowen, died June 15, at the age of 14. With him at my side, I found a direction and purpose that I'd been missing," Bowen said in a. He gave me so much more than companionship. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. We are saddened to report that Bob, the street cat who rose to fame by James Bowen’s side as he sold The Big Issue and busked in London, has died. Bob the Cat Dies, A Street Cat Named Bob Star Was 14. It’s as simple as that.”. Bob continued to follow James around, before he took him in permanently. LONDON (AP) — Bob, a cat whose relationship with the recovering heroin addict who adopted him inspired the book and film “A Street Cat Named Bob,” has died. A street cat called Bob who helped transform a homeless heroin addict James Bowen into a best-selling author has died at the age of 14. And never will again. “A Street Cat Named Bob” was published in 2012 and became a British best-seller. Bowen, then a recovering addict, first met Bob … It's as simple as that. Finding a ginger cat in the hallway of his building two nights in a row, he checked he didn’t belong to other residents before taking him in while he continued to look for his owner. And never will again. I will never forget him.”, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. He’s met thousands of people, touched millions of lives. I feel like the light has gone out in my life. James Bowen, a recovering addict, first discovered Bob… Bob and … Bob the Cat, the famous feline who played himself in the 2016 movie A Street Cat Named Bob, has reportedly passed away. With him at my side, I found a direction and purpose that I’d been missing. He gave me so much more than companionship. It reads: ‘Hodder & Stoughton and James Bowen are saddened to announce the death of Bob the cat on 15 June at the age of at least 14 years. It's as simple as that," Bowen stated. ‘Bob appeared in the film as himself and will appear in a sequel, A Gift from Bob, later this year. He was at least 14. News of Bob's death is certainly very saddening for fans, but the loss must be particularly painful for his best friend. “I feel like the light has gone out in my life. The heartbreaking news of Street Cat Bob’s death has touched hordes of his fans all over the world. James Bowen and Bob outside Angel Station BOB, the street cat who gained fame as the subject of several books and a film, has died aged 14. BOB, the street cat who gained fame as the subject of several books and a film, has died aged 14. Bob the cat, whose special role in James Bowen's life was written about in bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob, has died. "The success we achieved together through our books and films was miraculous. Musician James Bowen found the ginger cat abandoned and injured in 2007 and adopted him. There’s never been a cat like him. Initially, Bowen assumed the ginger cat must have belonged to one of his neighbors, so he left him be. I will never forget him.”’. 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Bob The Cat, the inspirational feline credited with saving the life of former addict James Bowen, died June 15, at the age of 14. Steven MacKenzie, features editor for The Big Issue, paid tribute to Bob the "incredible cat" in an article on the magazine's website. It’s as simple as that.”. Bob saved his life and he’s spoken of the success the pair enjoyed through their books and films as being miraculous. He opens doors. As the days passed, it became apparent that nobody was taking care of the stray, and after checking with his neighbors to be sure it was nobody's pet, Bowen began to look after him. The story also served as the basis for a 2016 film -- starring Bob as himself. I feel like the light has gone out in my life. He’s met thousands of people, touched millions of lives. More: How 'A Street Cat Named Bob' put an addict on road to recovery, In a 2013 interview with USA TODAY, Bowen called Bob "a free spirit" and "the most intelligent cat I've ever met. Bob’s life took him from the streets of London to red carpet premieres as a film star. Magazines that featured Bob on the cover were always top sellers, and vendors looked forward to selling those editions and speaking to customers who were also fans," he, "Our condolences are with James and everyone else who was touched by this incredible cat. The cat was soon accompanying Bowen as he busked and sold The Big Issue, a magazine that generates income for the homeless, around the British capital. James Bowen has paid tribute to his beloved pet Bob saying that his life was “saved” by him and that there had “never been a cat like him and never will be again”. Hodder & Stoughton, which published James Bowen's bestseller A Street Cat … ‘As James and Bob continued to find fans all over the world, Bob led an incredible life meeting well-wishers at book signings, travelling the world and coping with feline fame. Publisher Hodder & Stoughton said Tuesday that Bob had died a day earlier, noting he “was an extraordinary cat who will be greatly missed.”.

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