{
  "id": 2917665,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'The pain is very quiet': Aina Abdul heartbroken over passing of pet cat Hiro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/showbiz-the-pain-is-very-quiet-aina-abdul-heartbroken-over-passing-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:02:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1517511/showbiz-pain-very-quiet-aina-abdul-heartbroken-over-passing-pet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Aina Abdul was deeply affected by the unexpected passing of her cherished pet cat, Hiro, just before the 40th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) preparations. To maintain her focus, the Kamu hitmaker kept her sorrow concealed, finding solace only when alone. Aina, 33, revealed that she initially struggled to comprehend the depth of a cat's loss, having only heard about it from friends who experienced it. She had taken Hiro to a veterinary clinic for observation, only to witness the cat's heart stop beating after two hours of waiting. Aina expressed her profound gratitude for the bond she formed with Hiro, acknowledging he taught her love, patience, and calmness. She fondly remembered Hiro, who had been her companion for two years, and recalled bringing him to her solo concert in a pet stroller.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Aina Abdul was forced to suppress her grief over the sudden loss of her beloved cat, Hiro, to remain focused on her preparations for the recent 40th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL).",
  "key_points": [
    "Singer Aina Abdul mourns loss of pet cat Hiro",
    "Cat Hiro died unexpectedly before AJL preparations",
    "Aina kept grief private while preparing for concert"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss of her pet cat Hiro has given Aina Abdul a deeper understanding of the profound impact of losing a beloved pet, teaching her about love, patience, and calmness.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}