https://apnews.com/article/dogecoin-dog-kabosu-shiba-inu-cryptocurrency-0c51b88ae457dd6eb61b05c7e87174d9

The dog that skyrocketed to internet fame and became the face of the cryptocurrency dogecoin has died.

The Shiba Inu named Kabosu passed away in Japan at 18 years old, a number of outlets reported. The dog's owner, Atsuko Sato, said in a post that Kabosu died in her sleep. The account for dogecoin on X also said she had died, calling her an inspiration.