As fans around the world mourn the death of David Bowie, a
certain sub-genre of fans – felines and ailurophiles alike – are claiming the
beloved musician as one of our own. And why shouldn't we? Bowie wrote an ode to
cat lovers in 1982, the seminal “Cat People,” recorded with famed producer
Giorgio Moroder for director Paul Schrader's infamous film of the same name. You
may also remember it from a pivotal scene in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious
Basterds.
Cat-loving Bowie fans have also unearthed some gems of
photographic evidence over the years. Like this:
Soon, cats began to express their mutual love for Bowie as
well:
There's even a Tumblr devoted to the topic of cats who look
like Bowie. For meowers in mourning, it's a must see. (Here's another.)
