Twitch streamer Pokimane has shared details about the heartbreaking death of her cat Mimi, who died after falling from a balcony.
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The streamer said the accident happened after cleaners opened her balcony door and left its screen door open.
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Mimi had been part of her life for eight years, making the loss deeply painful.
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After sharing the news, Pokimane faced questions and criticism online, prompting her to explain what happened.
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She also made it clear that she did not want to blame anyone for the tragic accident.
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Pokimane reveals how Mimi’s balcony fall led to her tragic death
Pokimane explained that she had always taken steps to keep her cats safe on balconies.
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In a post on X, she said she had used bird spikes and plastic covers to protect every balcony in her previous homes.
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However, the building she currently lives in did not allow her to install these safety measures.
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She also explained that her balcony door had a bug screen to stop insects from entering her home.
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According to Pokimane, the cleaners opened the balcony door to let fresh air inside, not to clean the balcony.
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She said she had never asked them to clean that area.
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Pokimane added that the cleaners did not close the screen door after opening it.
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A few minutes later, Mimi stepped out onto the balcony and fell.
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The streamer said she learned that Mimi had been taken to an emergency room while she was live-streaming Valorant on September 28.
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She quickly ended the broadcast and rushed to the vet.
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Sadly, the doctor told her that Mimi had not survived.
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Pokimane later returned to her stream and became emotional while speaking about her cat.
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She said,
“I can't believe my baby is gone,” and described Mimi as her beloved pet.
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Pokimane addresses online criticism and calls it a freak accident
After sharing the news, Pokimane posted another message on X to explain the circumstances of Mimi’s death.
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She said she should not have to clarify details while grieving, but decided to speak out because some people online were making negative comments.
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Pokimane explained that she had taken safety steps in her previous homes and that the current building’s rules had prevented her from using the same balcony protections.
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She also clarified that the cleaners had opened the door to let in a breeze, rather than to clean the balcony.
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Despite the painful loss, Pokimane said she did not want to blame anyone.
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She described the incident as a
“heartbreaking, freak accident” and said she was very sad.
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In her original post, she had also apologized for suddenly leaving her livestream, explaining that she had been told Mimi was in the emergency room.
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She ended the message with the words,
“I love you forever, Mimi.”Mimi
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had been with Pokimane for eight years, and viewers had seen the cat throughout much of the streamer’s online journey.
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Her death has left Pokimane heartbroken.
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While she has clarified how the accident happened, she has asked for understanding as she deals with the loss of her beloved pet.
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