WebBy: Yaunna Sommersby. photo courtesy of James Bowen. In 2007, James Bowen, who was living on the streets of London and battling addiction, found an abandoned and injured orange Tabby cat who was to change his life. Bowen took the street cat–whom he named Bob–in and did everything he could to help nurse Bob back to health. WebOct 30, 2024 · Bob the cat, who frequented the bar at the Atlin Recreation Centre, died Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle. He was 16 years old. "He was hugely loved by many in the community — to the ...

Bob, the London street cat who inspired books and a film, dies at …

WebJun 17, 2024 · A stray cat who helped a homeless recovering addict and inspired a film and several books has died at around 14 years old.. James Bowen, a recovering addict, first discovered Bob, an abandoned and ... WebJun 19, 2024 · BOB the cat, star of best selling book and film A Street Cat Named Bob, died after being hit by a car, his heartbroken owner has revealed. His ex-heroine addict … john fitch elementary school levittown pa

Bob the cat, who inspired James Bowen

WebJun 16, 2024 · A street cat called Bob who helped transform a homeless heroin addict James Bowen into a best-selling author has died at the age of 14. Bob and Mr Bowen's story as been told through books and films. WebMay 3, 2024 · Sadly, A Street Cat Named Bob’s life was cut short in June 2024. Unfortunately, Bob had been struck by a car and died instantly after getting out of their home. He was believed to be around 14, and his loss, of course, had a heart-breaking impact on his owner and best friend. In a statement on Facebook, James Bowen said: WebJun 16, 2024 · The cat that inspired the A Street Cat Named Bob books and films has died aged 14. James Bowen met Bob in 2007 during his battle with drug addiction when he found the cat abandoned and... john fitch obituary