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Dennis AvnerMan in the form of a tiger
Date of Birth: 27.08.1958
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Dennis Avner
Dennis Avner, better known as Stalking Cat or Cat Man, was born in 1958 in Flint, Michigan. Some sources claim that Avner had Native American roots from the Dakota and Huron tribes. Since childhood, Avner was fascinated by the sacred image of the tiger, and over time, he decided to immerse himself in this persona as deeply as possible.
The Transformation into a Tiger
Avner began his transformation experiments in the mid-1980s, and his first artist was Larry Hanks from San Diego, who did extensive work on Dennis's face. To achieve the appearance of a stalking tiger, Avner had stripes imitating a tiger's pattern all over his body. Additionally, he underwent surgical procedures to split his upper lip, giving his face a more feline appearance. Avner's teeth were also filed to resemble those of a cat, and he had implants in his forehead. He inserted long plastic whiskers into special tunnels around his mouth and wore green contact lenses with cat-like pupils to enhance his resemblance to a member of the feline family. Furthermore, Avner had his eyes surgically narrowed and his ears shortened and sharpened with the help of surgeons. To complete his transformation, he received silicone injections in various parts of his face, including his cheeks, chin, and forehead.
The Life of Stalking Cat
Before his transformation, Avner worked as a sonar technician in the Navy. However, the tiger image had always captivated him since childhood. Stalking Cat became a true celebrity, making appearances on various radio and television shows, including "Ripley's Believe It or Not!", "Larry King Live", "Totally Obsessed" on VH1, and "Kerrang! Radio's The Night Before," among many others.
A Tragic End
Avner's body was found in his home in Nevada on November 5, 2012, and news of his death was made public on November 13. The cause of death was not officially disclosed, but there have been speculations of suicide.
