"Dogecoin Icon Kabosu, the Shiba Inu, Passes Away"

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog behind the famous "doge" meme and the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency, has died at the age of 18. Kabosu, who had been suffering from leukemia and liver disease, passed away on May 24. Adopted by Atsuko Sato in 2008, Kabosu's image became an internet sensation and inspired the creation of Dogecoin, which has a market capitalization of $23 billion. Kabosu's legacy includes a $100,000 statue and significant charitable donations.