The Tale of Smurf the Cat, Who Was Dyed Purple and Now Recovering From Apparent Abuse. Dr. Monica Rudiger believes Smurf was injured for "someone's amusement." By ABC News. January 4, 2016, 6:16 PM.

Cat Deeley doing the voice over for Kate & Mim-Mim as Violet, the purple-stealing wicked witch She looks the picture of sweetness – but Cat Deeley is tapping into her dark side to play a cartoon ...