(TMZ) - Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog that became an internet sensation and inspired the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has died, according to her owner.
Atsuko Sato, a 62-year-old kindergarten teacher from Sakura in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, shared the news in a heartfelt poem on her blog Friday, expressing gratitude to “everyone who loved her.”
“At 7:50 a.m., she fell into a deep sleep,” Sato wrote. “She quietly passed away as if asleep while I caressed her.”
Although Kabosu was adopted, Sato estimated she was around 18 years old.
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| Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who inspired countless memes and Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner |
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In 2010, Sato posted a photo of Kabosu giving a quizzical, side-eye expression on her blog. By 2013, the image had spread across the internet, giving rise to the “Doge” memes. These memes featured Kabosu’s picture with overlaid text in broken English, such as “much wow” and “such freeze, much frosty,” capturing her supposed inner monologue of amazement and wonder.
In December 2013, two software engineers created the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, inspired by Kabosu. What started as a joke evolved into the first “meme coin” and became one of the top 10 most valuable cryptocurrencies globally, with fans including billionaire Elon Musk.
“The impact this one dog has made across the world is immeasurable. She was a being who knew only happiness and limitless love,” the official Dogecoin account posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Please keep her spirit and her family in your heart, and most importantly carry her with you as your story continues - we are all fortunate for hers to have touched and shaped ours.”
In 2021, a non-fungible token (NFT) of Kabosu’s image sold for $4 million. She became a local celebrity in her hometown of Sakura, where a bronze statue in her honor was unveiled earlier this year.
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