18-year-old Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog whose image inspired the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has died of leukaemia and liver disease.

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog whose image inspired the creation of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency and went viral as the "doge" meme, has died at the age of 18. Kabosu's owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the death of their beloved pet on her blog, stating that Kabosu had been suffering from leukaemia and liver disease. The iconic image of Kabosu, taken in 2010 by Sato, became one of the most recognisable memes on the internet and led to the creation of Dogecoin in 2013.

May 24, 2024
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