Much sad: Kabosu, the real-life Shiba Inu that was the basis for the popular “doge” internet meme — and became the face of the logo of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency — died Friday at her home in Japan.

It’s always sad to write an obituary, and it’s extra sad when the recipient is an adorable creature. But sadly, Kabosu, the dog who was the face of the Doge meme, has died, or as we prefer to say, ...