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RIP Kabosu: The Shiba Inu Behind the Doge Meme and Dogecoin

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🐕💔 Kabosu, the iconic face of the Doge meme and Dogecoin, has passed away. Read more about the beloved internet sensation.

Kabosu, the legendary Shiba Inu who captured the hearts of millions as the face of the popular Doge meme and later the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has sadly left us. At 18 years old, Kabosu peacefully drifted off into the eternal slumber, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and joy across the vast expanse of the internet.

Originally rescued from a dog shelter in Japan, Kabosu quickly rose to fame with her endearing expressions and endearing features that brought to life the iconic Doge meme. Her signature side-eye glance became synonymous with the fun and lighthearted nature of internet humor, sparking a wave of memes and even influencing the creation of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

As tributes pour in from around the globe, it's clear that Kabosu's impact extended far beyond just memes and virtual currencies. She was a symbol of resilience, joy, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their furry companions. Her legacy will forever be etched in the annals of internet culture, a testament to the power of a dog's wagging tail and a heartwarming smile.

In a world that often feels divided, Kabosu united people through laughter and shared moments of pure delight. Her memory will continue to inspire generations to come, reminding us all of the simple joys that a loyal pet can bring to our lives.

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Shiba Inu Kabosu, the face of 'Doge' meme and Dogecoin, has died (KFVS)

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The dog who inspired Dogecoin has died (CNNMoney)

The Japanese shiba inu “fell into a deep sleep” on Friday morning at 18 years of age, Atsuko Sato wrote in a blogpost. “Outside the window, birds were singing ...

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Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has ... (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.

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Kabosu, Shiba Inu Dog Who Helped Define the Doge Meme, Dies at ... (The New York Times)

The dog, whose face helped spread the popular doge meme and later became the logo of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, died on Friday.

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The dog from the doge meme has died (The Verge)

Kabosu, a shiba inu dog living outside of Tokyo, became the face of internet jokes and a cryptocurrency in the 2010s. She was 18 when she died on Friday.

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Kabosu dies: Shiba inu dog was meme and face of Dogecoin (BBC News)

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

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Kabosu, dog that inspired 'Doge' meme and became face of ... (The Guardian)

Atsuko Sato announces death of her shiba inu, whose 2010 photo led her to be described as the 'Mona Lisa of the internet'

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Kabosu, side-eyeing Shiba inu who inspired the 'doge' meme, dies ... (The Washington Post)

Rescued from a dog shelter, Kabosu was an enduring meme of the 2010s, her skeptical glance inspiring a new type of online lingo and a cryptocurrency.

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Doge Meme: Shiba Inu Dog Dead, Inspired Dogecoin Logo (Variety)

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu that was the basis for the popular "doge" internet meme and Dogecoin logo, died at 18.

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Kabosu, the Dog Who Defined 'Doge,' Dead at Age 18 (Rolling Stone)

Kabosu, the internet-famous Shiba Inu who came to define the wildly popular 'doge' meme, has died at the age of 18.

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Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has ... (LiveNOW from FOX)

Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.

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Viral dog Kabosu, who inspired 'Doge' meme, DogeCoin, dies at 18 ... (ABC News)

Kabosu, the viral dog behind the "Doge" meme and DogeCoin, has died, according to her owner.

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Dog from the 'Doge' meme and the face of Dogecoin dies (KTLA)

One of the world's most famous dogs has passed away at the age of 18.

The Shiba Inu that inspired Dogecoin crypto and countless memes ... (NPR)

Much sad. Kabosu, the Shiba Inu whose side-eyed look inspired countless memes, died on Friday, her owner said.

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Goodbye Doge: Shiba Inu who inspired 'Doge' memes has died at ... (WRAL.com)

Kabosu, the dog that launched a thousand "doge" memes, has died, her owner announced Friday.

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Doge dead: Shiba Inu seen in memes, crypto dies in Japan (Los Angeles Times)

Doge is dead. Kabocha, the Shiba Inu whose side-eye expression launched memes and a crypto coin, has died in Japan.

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Shiba Inu Kabosu, the face of 'Doge' meme and Dogecoin, has died (WWNY)

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Shiba Inu Kabosu, the face of 'Doge' meme and Dogecoin, has died (WOWT)

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Shiba Inu Kabosu, the face of 'Doge' meme and Dogecoin, has died (KSLA)

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Internet sensation “doge” dog dies at 18 years old (Daily Illini)

After 14 years of internet stardom, the beloved dog behind the 2010 “doge” meme, Kabosu, passed at age 18 from a long fight with leukemia and liver disease.

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Shiba Inu Kabosu, the face of 'Doge' meme and Dogecoin, has died (KKCO-TV)

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