Kabosu, the Japanese shiba inu behind the “doge” meme, has passed away

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According to Kabosu’s owner, Atsuko Sato, the Japanese shiba inu behind the infamous “doge” meme, confirmed on her blog that her internet-loved pet has passed away after fourteen years of internet fame. Kabosu suffered from leukaemia and liver disease and died on May 24.