The passing of Kabosu, the beloved Shiba Inu who became an internet sensation as the face of the “doge meme” and the mascot of Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has deeply saddened netizens worldwide. Kabosu’s owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the news of her peaceful passing on her blog, revealing that the dog had been battling cholangiohepatitis and chronic lymphoma leukemia. Sato expressed gratitude for the immense love and support Kabosu had received from her fans around the globe.
Elon Musk, who recently acquired the micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter), expressed his condolences with a simple yet poignant message: “Rest in peace”. Numerous users have since requested that Musk change the platform’s logo to Kabosu’s image to honor her memory, a suggestion that has yet to be implemented.
As a tribute to Kabosu’s legacy, her owner has announced that a farewell party will be held on Sunday (May 26) in Japan’s Nara City from 1 to 4 pm. Fans of Kabosu from all corners of the internet have expressed their heartbreak and fond memories of the beloved Shiba Inu through heartwarming fan art and messages of love and remembrance.
Kabosu’s passing serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones. Her legacy as an internet icon and the inspiration behind a popular cryptocurrency will continue to bring joy and remind us of the power of internet culture to connect people across borders and generations.
