- The beloved “Cheems” meme dog, Balltze, has passed away at the age of 12.
- Balltze had been receiving treatment for cancer, as revealed by his owner on Instagram.
- Balltze’s fame was so great that merchandise featuring his face and even a cryptocurrency coin named after him were created.
The owner of Balltze, the famous dog behind the viral “doge” meme, has announced his passing on social media.
Balltze, also known as “Cheems,” will forever be remembered through his meme on the Internet. This meme featured Balltze with a silly and knowing smile on his face.
At the age of 12, Balltze lost his battle with cancer and passed away on August 18, as shared by his owner on Instagram.
His owner expressed the heartbreaking outcome of Balltze’s final thoracentesis surgery, stating that they had hoped for further treatments but it was too late. They encouraged followers to remember the joy that Balltze brought to the world.
In an earlier post in July, Balltze’s owner had revealed the dog’s cancer diagnosis, struggling to come to terms with the news themselves.
The tribute to Balltze, affectionately called Ball Ball, emphasized his role in bringing joy to many people during the pandemic and expressed the belief that he is now running freely in the sky and enjoying delicious food with new friends.
Balltze’s memes showcased his love for “cheemsburger” and his playful act of bonking people on the head with a baseball bat. He even had his own website where fans could purchase enamel pins, sweatshirts, and tote bags featuring his adorable face. Eventually, he became a cryptocurrency token.
His owner announced that all donations made for Balltze’s medical expenses would be donated to local animal charities.
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