CNN —Cheems Balltze, a little dog whose smiling face and stocky physique went viral in memes about his passion for cheeseburgers, has died after a short battle with cancer.
The 12-year-old Shiba Inu, also known as Ball Ball, underwent thoracentesis surgery on Friday but never woke up, his owner, Kathy, wrote in a post on Instagram.
She said Ball Ball was set to receive further treatment for his cancer after the operation.
The chubby dog with a “round smiling face” was loved by many, his owner said.
He was also famous for the meme “Swole Doge vs. Cheems,” which depicts an exaggeratedly muscular dog alongside a meek smaller dog.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN
Locations:
Hong Kong