Will Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette inherit his $286 million fortune?

His entire multi-million pound fortune will reportedly be handed over to his beloved cat. Photo / Getty Images

Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette is reportedly set to inherit his entire $286 million fortune.

According to French newspaper, Le Figaro, the German creative director of Chanel - who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85 - could have his entire multi-million dollar fortune handed over to his Birman feline under German law, providing she had been nominated as his "heir" through an association or foundation.

Karl was given the animal in 2011 after model Baptiste Giabiconi asked him to look after his cat while he was travelling. Largerfeld bonded with the cat and decided to making the feline his permanent friend.

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Happy #NewYear from Daddy @karllagerfeld and moi. May 2017 be a sparkly as my big blue eyes. ✨🎉🍾 #KarlLagerfeld #Choupette #Chanel #Fendi

A post shared by Choupette Lagerfeld (@choupettesdiary) on Jan 1, 2017 at 10:21am PST

Speaking to Numero magazine last year about leaving his vast fortune to Choupette, he said: "Among others, yes. Don't worry, there is enough for everyone. She has her own little fortune, she's an heiress."

Karl passed away after battling ill health for several weeks. He was admitted to hospital in Paris, France, on Monday evening (18.02.19) and passed away Tuesday. The cause of death has yet to be made public.

However, the style icon had very specific plans for what should happen after his passing.

Speaking in April last year in an interview which has surfaced since his death, he said: "There will be no burial ... I've asked to be cremated and for my ashes to [be] dispersed with those of my mother ... and those of Choupette [his cat], if she dies before me."

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Nothing like a little Daddy @karllagerfeld and me time. ❤️ #FamilyBonding

A post shared by Choupette Lagerfeld (@choupettesdiary) on Mar 4, 2016 at 6:03pm PST