Overview

• Maru’s family said he "went to heaven" on Sept. 6, confirming the news in a post on his official YouTube channel.
• After tests at an animal hospital, the Scottish Fold was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma before his health quickly deteriorated.
• Guinness World Records recognized Maru in 2016 as YouTube’s most-viewed animal with more than 325 million views.
• The record later passed to Maymo the Lemon Beagle in 2018, though Maru’s Mugumogu channel grew to nearly 900,000 subscribers and over 577 million views.
• Fans and followers are sharing tributes across social platforms, and Maru’s owner posted a personal message mourning the beloved cat.