Lil BUB, the beloved viral internet cat known for her perennially stuck out tongue and massive eyes, has died. She was just 8 years old. CBSN Los Angeles reports.

The adorable cat was known for her perennially stuck out tongue and massive eyes.

The tiny cat was one of the most recognisable online - with bulbous eyes and a protruding tongue.

The time of internet cats has passed.

Lil Bub, the internet celebrity cat who brought joy to millions of fans, has died. Her owner, Mike Bridavsky, announced her death on social media in a post celebrating her life and influence on animal welfare.

She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the weekend

RT @MgfCustoms: Needed this lil palette cleanser after those Republic Gunship pics last week https://t.co/9tUTPh14lb

RT @itsbtszone: oh this lil clip had everyone and their mamas crying https://t.co/KQaC8hluq6

RT @pookleblinky: Bug out bag supplies: * ilbe main pack * 85lbs of Lil Bub plushy toys * fisher space pen

My lil nigga tweaking, no respect, he’ll kill a made man

We’re back home which means more pics of Louie being my lil bub https://t.co/9ARumrFvnB

RT @nseldeib: Aperol Spritz orange is the new red this season, at least for me. So many epic references in one lil birb bub, can you count…

RT @Suma_VM: I wonder how does this bub enact so naturally. Her sleep looks so natural & effortless everytime & no one cud beat her in thi…

RT @karaschlegl: My lil bub is 6 months old today, and I'm so impossibly happy and proud of him, especially for the way he flicked oatmeal…

Everytime I get a wattpad notification and it's not @WHOREIZM, I die a Lil bit inside.

RT @jkyoongs: yoongi defending ghosts he's rlly just a gentle lil guy https://t.co/gkFlQ8guyK