conv: Earlier this week_comma_ my cat Sam passed away. He was 17 years old. It's been odd not having him asleep at my feet while I work. This past weekend_comma_ my cat Sam passed away_comma_ he was 17 years old. So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Yeah_comma_it's been really strange the past few days without him asleep on my feet while I work. May your many memories of Sam help you to sustain at this difficult time.