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The singer included a collage of throwback photos of her snuggling Kitty, a medium-haired tabby with white markings on her chest and paws. She also included a heartbreaking photo of her FaceTiming with Kitty during her last moments.

\"Sadly, Kitty completed her 9th life last night,\" Perry said. \"I hope she rests in salmon fillets and tuna tartare way up in catnip heaven.\"

Despite saying goodbye to her loved sidekick, the \"American Idol\" judge will always cherish the memories the two shared. \"Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way,\" she sweetly concluded before giving a shout-out to her brother, David Hudson, and Gareth Walters \"for being great co-parents.\"

Walters also paid tribute to the late Kitty on Sunday, revealing a little more about the mischievous cat. \"She had character and heart like no other animal I knew,\" he mourned. \"I’m already missing the simple pleasures of her jumping into my lap, her constant purring, and her frequent disobedience to any rule I attempted to make for her.\"

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This deeply saddens me to say, and I’m struggling to find the right words. Last night I had to say goodbye to my favorite little purr. I am heartbroken at this sudden loss. Kitty had an unbelievable life, and was nothing but love throughout. I’m incredibly lucky to have had her in my life these past few years. She had character and heart like no other animal I knew. I’m already missing the simple pleasures of her jumping into my lap, her constant purring, and her frequent disobedience to any rule I attempted to make for her. I know she will be deeply missed by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. I’ll never forget how much love and joy you brought to me. I love and very much miss you, Kitty.

A post shared by Gareth Walters (@garethwalters) on Apr 18, 2020 at 12:52pm PDT

Fans and friends, like Kris Jenner and Jeremy Scott, were quick to send Perry their sincere condolences.

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