Bob the cat, whose special role in James Bowen's personal journey was written about in bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob, has died.
The furry friend was 14 years of age. Hodder, who published the bestseller, released a statement: "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.
He was an extraordinary cat who will be greatly missed." Bowen added: "Bob saved my life. It’s as simple as that. He gave me so much more than companionship.
With him at my side, I found a direction and purpose that I’d been missing. The success we achieved together through our books and films was miraculous.
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