“WORST DAY OF MY LIFE I JUST MET HER TWO MINUTES AGO.”

A briefly TikTok well-known and really previous hamster handed away simply because the web was falling in love along with her. Her proprietor first began posting about her in June, and by the tip of July, the period of Grandma Bambi was over.

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Fans have been devastated, particularly those that had solely simply heard about her.

Meet Grandma Bambi, tiny TikTok star

On June 12, 2025, TikToker @angelinasanhz graced us with Grandma Bambi—a tiny, historical, balding hamster. Two months in the past, she was nonetheless surprisingly spry, with brilliant eyes and fast toes. The quick video, to the sound of a girl saying “you can’t get rid of me, b*tch,” racked up over 21.4 million views.

@angelinasanhz how are u nonetheless alive my bro #fyp #oldesthamster #hamster #dwarfhamster #oldpets #foryou ♬ you cant do away with me bih – Randomgyrl100

Follow-up movies confirmed younger Bambi with a full coat of white, brown, and grey fur. According to PetMD, previous age is a high reason for hamster alopecia (hair loss).

As she aged, Grandma Bambi started to point out different indicators of her superior years. Her again legs grew stiff, lowering her mobility and inflicting her to tumble over periodically. Her proprietor did what she may to assist her out, utilizing her hand to proper the balding creature from its again.

@angelinasanhz she’s making an attempt bless her 😭 #fyp #hamster #rip #oldesthamster #dwarfhamster #baldhamster #oldpets ♬ Whisper of Peace – The Brazilians of Bossa Nova

One notably lovable shot reveals Bambi on her hamster wheel, nonetheless understanding at her age. She can barely transfer the outsized wheel, toddling alongside and stopping to relaxation at occasions, however she retains going. In different pictures, she’s fairly cell despite some shaking.

By the tip of her life, many of the remaining fur stayed round her face like a shaggy white beard.

The TikToker introduced Bambi’s retirement on July 18 with a video of the tiny, exhausted factor resting on her chest. The demise announcement got here with a compilation of previous clips posted on July 31 asking, “wdym she’s gonna pass away in my arms 10 minutes after i take this video?”

@angelinasanhz we’ll always remember you baldy ❤️ #fyp #oldesthamster #dwarfhamster #baldhamster #trending #bambi #rip ♬ Picture You – Clara Smallman

“Literally crying over an old hamster”

Grandma Bambi gained legions of followers after her proprietor first launched her with that mega-viral video. If there’s one factor folks love much more than cute animals, it’s extraordinarily previous cute animals.

Many had by no means seen such an aged hamster earlier than, besides maybe in films.

TikTok commenter @deli_jnz requested, “but why he looks like a really really old Disney character.”

“HE LOOKS LIKE PAPA SMURF,” cried @bitationsanimations.

On the demise announcement video, many commenters grieved for the hamster that they had simply met.

“WORST DAY OF MY LIFE I JUST MET HER TWO MINUTES AGO,” wrote @aspenswurld.

“Literally crying over an old hamster I saw for the first time 5 minutes ago,” stated @nadinelle.e.

Rest in peace, Grandma Bambi. You have been really beloved.

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