Coal, the last surviving feline of the cherished Parliament Hill cat colony that existed for over 40 years, died on Tuesday at 17 years old from a rare and aggressive cancer. The colony, once a popular tourist attraction with nearly 30 cats, was closed in 2013, and the remaining cats were adopted into new homes. Coal's passing marks the end of an era.
Coal, last surviving cat of cherished Parliament Hill colony, dies
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Coal, the last surviving feline of the cherished Parliament Hill cat colony that existed for over 40 years, died on Tuesday at 17 years old from a rare and aggressive cancer. The colony, once a popular tourist attraction with nearly 30 cats, was closed in 2013, and the remaining cats were adopted into new homes. Coal's passing marks the end of an era.
- 1 Early 1900s: Cats were brought to Parliament Hill.
- 2 2003: The colony had nearly 30 cats.
- 3 2013: The Parliament Hill cat colony was closed, and remaining cats were adopted.
- 4 July 8, 2025: Coal died at 17 years old.
- Marks the end of an era for the Parliament Hill cat colony.
- Coal's owners and social media followers mourn his passing.
What: Coal, the last surviving cat of the Parliament Hill colony, died.
When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 17 years old. The colony closed in 2013.
Where: Parliament Hill (historically), and at his owners' home.
Why: He died from a rare and aggressive salivary gland carcinoma that metastasized to his lungs.
How: He passed away surrounded by his 'human dad' Danny Taurozzi and younger adopted feline brother Winston.