Stewie the Cat, who, at 48.5 inches from nose to tail-tip, was officially recognized as the World's Longest Domestic Cat by Guinness World Records, passed away earlier this week of cancer.

Longcat (context) really does exist! This is Stewie, a Maine Coon who belongs to a Reno, Nevada woman. Stewie was just confirmed to be the world's longest cat, measuring 48 1/2 inches. Inside, video of Stewie's record-breaking moment of truth.