"I can't believe my baby is gone": Pokimane breaks down in tears after beloved cat Mimi dies in tragic balcony fall

Pokimane’s latest livestream took an unexpectedly painful turn after the Twitch star shared the heartbreaking news that her beloved cat, Mimi, had died. The eight-year-old pet was taken to an emergency room after reportedly falling from a balcony at Pokimane’s home. What began as a sudden interruption to her Valorant stream quickly became a devastating personal moment, as the streamer struggled to process the loss of a pet who had been part of her life for years.Pokimane reveals what happened to MimiPokimane, whose real name is Imane, abruptly ended her Valorant livestream on September 28 after learning that Mimi had been taken to an emergency room. She later returned to Twitch and explained what had happened.According to Pokimane, cleaners had opened a balcony at her home. Mimi went outside and then jumped from the balcony. Pokimane said she had been streaming at the time and was unaware of what was happening until her sister contacted her."Basically... the emergency was that... my sister told me that they took Mimi to the ER, and I was really confused because I had been streaming the whole time. Right? Apparently, the cleaners opened the balcony - I don't know why, because we don't usually clean the balcony - and she went on the balcony, and maybe they're trying to get her to come back. I don't know what happened. I was here the whole time, and she jumped."She then described arriving at the emergency room and realising that the situation was more serious than she had initially understood."And... I went to the ER, and I went into the room, and I was waiting for the doctor. And when the doctor came in, I could just tell by the look on their face. Sorry, I really don't know what else to say. Sorry, I'm a little... (The streamer starts crying) actually, a little in shock. So... also, Chris is here, sorry. I can't believe my baby is gone. I don't know what to say, but you guys have seen Mimi with me since I got her. I'm just so... sad. Everything around me is Mimi. It was my baby."Pokimane pays tribute to her cat MimiPokimane later addressed Mimi’s death on X, telling followers that she had received the devastating news after leaving her stream."sorry for leaving stream abruptly, i was notified my cat was in the ER, and as soon as i made it to the vet they told me she didn’t make it. i love you forever mimi."The post prompted an outpouring of support from fans and fellow creators. Valkyrae also responded to the announcement, writing, "Noooo I’m so sorry Imane.. rest in peace Mimi"Mimi had been with Pokimane for eight years, making the loss especially difficult for the streamer. Her emotional reaction also showed how deeply the cat was woven into her everyday life, something Pokimane acknowledged when she said that everything around her reminded her of Mimi.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.