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Kabosu, the adorable dog famous for the “doge” meme, has passed away at the age of 14, her owner announced. This Japanese shiba inu dog gained internet fame and even became the face of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. Sadly, Kabosu had been battling leukemia and liver disease before peacefully passing away on May 24.
Her owner, Atsuko Sato, expressed gratitude to Kabosu’s fans for their support over the years. She described Kabosu as an incredibly happy dog and herself as the happiest owner. Kabosu’s real birthday was unknown since she was a rescue dog, but Sato estimated her age to be around 18.
Kabosu rose to fame in 2010 when Sato posted a picture of her crossing her paws on a sofa. This image went viral on the internet, particularly on Reddit, and became the iconic “doge” meme. The meme often featured silly captions written in broken English, portraying the inner thoughts of shiba inu dogs like Kabosu.
Interestingly, this picture later became an NFT digital artwork, selling for a staggering $4 million. It also inspired the creation of Dogecoin, originally started as a joke by two software engineers. Now, Dogecoin is one of the most valuable cryptocurrencies, with a market capitalization of $23 billion. Notably, celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Gene Simmons have endorsed Dogecoin, but its biggest supporter is Elon Musk, who frequently tweets about it.
Despite her health struggles, Kabosu continued to bring joy to her fans worldwide. Sato mentioned that the support and prayers from fans helped Kabosu through her illness. Even when Kabosu’s image was used as the icon for Twitter by Elon Musk, Sato was not surprised, as she had become accustomed to unexpected events.
In honor of Kabosu, a statue of her and her iconic sofa was unveiled in a park in Sakura, Japan, last year. Additionally, Sato and the organization Own The Doge, dedicated to the meme, have donated significant amounts to international charities, including more than $1 million to Save the Children, making it the largest crypto contribution the organization has received.
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