Shiro, a Japanese cat known for his relaxed and chill personality, has sadly passed away at the age of 18 on March 2, 2020. Shiro became famous on social media for his ability to fall asleep no matter when or where—photos of him balancing flowers, fruits, and even frogs on his head while sleeping or relaxing put a smile on the faces of millions of people. Despite the fact that most cats are quite lazy, people on the internet were still often amazed at how chill and Zen Shiro was. No wonder the handsome boy has more than one Instagram account dedicated to him and his flamboyant portraits. Shiro's full name, Shironeko, means "white cat" in Japanese. The "white cat" has led a pretty chill life in Japan alongside his cat siblings and (clearly) loving owners.
Naturally, many are very saddened by the fact that Shiro passed away. "Before Smudge Lord, this is the best meme lord. Rest in peace, master!" one person on Facebook comments. "He lived Zen and achieved Zen," someone noted.
To remember Shiro and his best moments, Bored Panda has made you a list of 35 photos of the Zen cat, so scroll down below to see them all and vote for the ones that you like the most!
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sorry Shiro hope you have plenty of treats up there, or as my 17 year old cat Jack says, Nacks
My heart is breaking. I've followed this guy for years. Always hoping my idiots would behave more like him. What an absolute sweetie he was. Go cross the Rainbow Bridge, my friend.
I think this is my favourite out of all of the pictures. He just looks so comfy.
bath boi bath boi wutcha gonna do, wutcha gonna do when they come for you
Stop whining, grapehead! Winining/grapes geddit? Wine/Grapes? Oh, I give up!
If I fits, then I sits. Rest in peace, sweet Shiro. We will miss you. 😿🐈
I can't believe he lets his owners decorate him like this! And still asleep!
He sure does like his baskets. Whoever owned them before, he owns them now.
awww, but are we not gonna talk about the red stuff around him.......?
一番 is Ichiban or Number 1. Usually on a fan like that it can say 日本一 nihonichi meaning Best in Japan.
Load More Replies...Ok yea it says he became famous for always falling asleep so dummy me..
Load More Replies...So beautiful! He smiles all the time! You will be missed Shiro; you left heavy footprints behind nobody can erase from their hearts!
RIP, Shiro - and please say Meow to my dear departed Ragamuffin.
So many of us got a lot of joy from Shiro and his fellow felines. And the gentle interactions I could see on the videos I saw with his housemates and humans.
Oh no! I have seen this handsome sweetie online for such a long time and never known his name. How sad that I discover it after his passing 😞 Farewell Shiro 😞❤
First time I've met you dear wonderful pussy cat, and all I can say is Rest in Peace you beautiful soul!
RIP, Shiro - and please say Meow to my dear departed Ragamuffin.
So many of us got a lot of joy from Shiro and his fellow felines. And the gentle interactions I could see on the videos I saw with his housemates and humans.
Oh no! I have seen this handsome sweetie online for such a long time and never known his name. How sad that I discover it after his passing 😞 Farewell Shiro 😞❤
First time I've met you dear wonderful pussy cat, and all I can say is Rest in Peace you beautiful soul!
