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World famous Doge meme dog Kabosu dies aged 18 - 14 years after going viral


Kabosu, the cute dog who shot to fame as the face of the internet meme Doge and later the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, has died at the age of 18 after suffering from ill health

The Shiba Inu, who was the face of the popular Doge meme and later the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, sadly passed away on Friday, May 24, after suffering from leukaemia and liver disease. She became an internet sensation in 2013 when a photo of her was posted on Reddit in which she appeared to be smirking with her paws crossed, this was then dubbed 'Doge" and the meme was born. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday 26 May at Flower Kaori in Kotsu no Mori, Narita City, Japan.

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