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Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the iconic meme, dies at 18
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who became a global Internet phenomenon as the face of the “Doge” meme, died on May 24 at the age of 18, his owner, Japanese kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato, confirmed on Instagram.
The beloved dog, known for his iconic expression and the humorous captions that accompanied his photos, has captured the hearts of millions of people around the world and has become a symbol of the whimsical and endearing nature of Internet culture. “Kabosu is at rest now,” Sato wrote sincerely blog send.
To confirm the news, the official X handle of Dogecoin tweeted,
“Today, Kabosu, a friend and shared inspiration of our community, passed away peacefully in her arms. The impact this dog has had around the world is immeasurable. He was a being who knew only happiness and unlimited love.
Please keep her spirit and her family in your heart, and most importantly, carry her with you as your story continues – we are all lucky that hers touched and shaped ours.”
In 2008, Sato adopted Kabosu, naming her after the citrus fruit “kabosu” because he thought the dog had a round face that resembled the fruit.
The viral Kabosu meme led to the creation of Dogecoin (DOGE) in 2013, which started as a joke currency and is currently the world’s largest meme coin by market capitalization.
DOGE’s success opened the door for the creation of numerous other canine-themed tokens, including Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB) and Floki (FLOKI), which have since gained immense popularity in the cryptocurrency industry.
In late December 2022, it was reported that Kabosu was seriously ill with leukemia, although Sato later claimed that her health had improved soon after the diagnosis.