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Kabosu, the dog behind the "doge" meme, has died at the age of 18 after enjoying more than a decade of internet fame.
The Japanese shiba inu had been suffering from leukaemia and liver disease.
"To all of you who loved Kabosu, on the morning of the 24 May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge. Thank you all so much for your support over the years," Atsuko Sato, her owner, wrote on Instagram.
"She went very peacefully without suffering, as if falling asleep while feeling the warmth of my hands petting her.
"Thank you all so much for loving Kabosu all these years.
"I am certain Kabosu was the happiest dog in the world. That makes me the happiest owner in the world.
"I would like to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who has sent us much love to us."
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The Japanese shiba inu had been suffering from leukaemia and liver disease.
"To all of you who loved Kabosu, on the morning of the 24 May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge. Thank you all so much for your support over the years," Atsuko Sato, her owner, wrote on Instagram.
"She went very peacefully without suffering, as if falling asleep while feeling the warmth of my hands petting her.
"Thank you all so much for loving Kabosu all these years.
"I am certain Kabosu was the happiest dog in the world. That makes me the happiest owner in the world.
"I would like to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who has sent us much love to us."
Kabosu dies: Shiba inu which inspired the 'doge' meme and became face of Dogecoin has died
Kabosu, the dog behind the "doge" meme, and the face of Dogecoin, has died at the age of 18 after a battle with ill-health.
