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William Mata

Kabosu: Japanese dog that inspired 'doge' meme dies aged 18

The dog that inspired the logo for cryptocurrency Dogecoin has died aged 18, after enjoying fame as a viral meme for more than a decade. 

Kabosu, the Japanese shiba inu, died on Friday morning after suffering from leukaemia and liver disease, her owner has confirmed. 

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