Japan and the global communities of memes and cryptocurrencies mourn the passing of Kabosu, the famous dog associated with the “Doge” memes and Dogecoin. Kabosu, who played a pivotal role in the rise of the cryptocurrency as a joke that gained significant market value, passed away on Friday, May 24, 18 after battling cancer since 2022.

Kabosu passed away today at the age of 18.

Kabosu’s instructor, Atsuko Sato, announced on her Instagram that Kabosu passed away from chronic lymphoid leukemia, a type of cancer. Atsuko mentioned that her cherished dog peacefully departed, feeling reassured by her touch in the final moments.

Kabosu’s path to online popularity started in 2010, when Sato shared a picture of her on her blog. The photo, featuring Kabosu sitting with crossed paws on a couch, rapidly went viral and became one of the internet’s most renowned memes. Kabosu’s distinctive expression and posture were widely employed to convey different reactions and jokes on social media.

Atsuko Sato showed appreciation to Kabosu fans in his blog and penned a goodbye poem.

Kabo-chan

Today, May 24th, at 7:50, he drifted into a deep slumber just like every night after having his dinner of rice and drinking plenty of water. From the window, a gentle light radiates as the birds sing. In this lovely morning, he is embraced by peaceful sleep, feeling content and joyful. Forever Kabo-chan.

Thank you so much to everyone who cared for me.

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