Doge Meme Icon Kabosu Dies at 18

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Doge Meme Icon Kabosu Dies at 18
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Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog whose face became the iconic Doge meme and inspired the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has died at the age of 18. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced that Kabosu passed away peacefully at home in Sakura, Japan. Kabosu's rise to fame began in 2010 when a photo of her with a distinctive expression went viral, leading to her becoming a global internet sensation.

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