Cheems, the Shiba Inu who went viral after a photo of him looking awkward turned into an unforgettable meme, has died after a battle with cancer, said his owners.
The 12-year-old Shiba Inu was beloved across the internet.
Cheems' owners confirmed that their pooch had sadly died after a battle with cancer after he had a surgical procedure on Friday, with the dog not waking up after he was put to sleep during surgery.
The owners issued a statement on Instagram to share the news, along with multiple pictures of their beloved dog, who was also known online as Balltze.
They wrote, "Don't be sad, please remember the joy that Balltze brought to the world. A Shiba Inu with a round smiling face connecting you and me, he has helped many people during the pandemic and brought a lot of joy to many of you, but now his mission has completed."
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