Vanna White announced on Mondays episode of Wheel of Fortune that her 16-year-old cat Stella had died, and host Pat Sajak presented her with a sweet video tribute. (Watch it below.)
Sajak offered his condolences before showing Stellas highlight reel, featuring the feline cleverly opening a door by leaping for the knob and drinking from Whites water glass.
The longtime letter revealer was in tears afterward as she and Sajak signed off. She later posted the segment on Twitter, writing: My sweet Stella has gone to kitty heaven.
My sweet Stella has gone to kitty heaven. I miss her so much. Here are some special memories of the 16 years we had together. pic.twitter.com/GF8f7vDeKy
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Vanna White (@TheVannaWhite) April 26, 2022
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