Kabosu, Doge Meme Icon and Dogecoin Inspiration, Dies at 18 After Cancer Battle

May 24, 2024, 07:51 AM

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog who became the face of the Doge meme and inspired the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has passed away at the age of 18. Kabosu's owner, Atsuko Sato, confirmed her death in a blog post, stating that Kabosu died peacefully in her sleep on May 24. Kabosu had been suffering from leukemia, liver disease, and cancer. A memorial will be held on Sunday in Narita City Park, Narita City, Japan. Kabosu's image, originally posted in 2010, became one of the most recognizable memes on the internet and led to the creation of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency initially started as a joke but which gained significant popularity.