Kabosu, the 'Doge' Meme Dog, Passes Away at 18
Published: 24 May 2024 at 10:10
Entertainment
Kabosu, the iconic shiba inu behind the famous 'Doge' memes, passed away at 18 years of age in Japan. The dog gained internet fame in 2010 with a photo that led to the creation of doge memes and inspired the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, which was supported by Elon Musk. Kabosu's owner, Atsuko Sato, a kindergarten teacher, announced the sad news and shared that Kabosu had leukemia and liver disease.
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