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Guinness World Records: Wealthiest cat

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

When Ben Rea (UK) died in May 1988, he bequeathed his £7-million (R235,791,462.50 rands) fortune to Blackie; the whopping inheritance officially made Blackie the world’s wealthiest cat, a record that still stands today. The last surviving of the 15 cats he shared his mansion with.

The millionaire antiques dealer and recluse refused to recognize his family in his will and split most of his wealth between three cat charities, with the instruction to look after his beloved pet.

Rea also bequeathed small cash to his gardener, mechanic, and plumber and left home to his friend Ken Randolph. His sister Dorothy, who died only a few days before him, also left £2.8 million (£5 million) to animal charities.

Wealthiest cat. Photo: Guinness World Record

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.