<h5>Who is Cheems?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/viral-meme-dog-cheems-passes-away%2Fballtze.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=6b46a295-dfbd-4e3c-81be-4f0937f1397b"><figcaption>The good doggo and meme legend, Cheems. Photo by balltze.</figcaption></figure><p>Memes are an important part of the online culture of the present-day digital age. Memes are funny images or videos combined with creative captions. Cheems is a popular meme on the internet.</p><p>Cheems was a Shiba Inu dog and one of the internet’s most popular and loved animals. His real name was Balltze. He recently passed away at the age of 12. The dog was suffering from cancer. His owners announced his death on his official Instagram account.</p><p>They have urged everyone not to be sad. Instead, the fans should remember the joy the dog brought to everyone. They also thanked the medical staff who helped Balltze in his last few months.</p><h5>How did Cheems become viral?</h5><p>Balltze, or Cheems, was adopted by his owners living in Hong Kong at the age of one. One of his owners, Kathy, thought that he looked photogenic and cute. So, on 15th April 2015, she created an Instagram account to share his photos and videos.</p><p>On 4th September 2017, the dog’s owner uploaded a photo of him sitting comfortably. A user commented, "I don't know who this guy is, but he looks like Cheese." And that’s how Balltze became Cheems or Cheemsburger. One of his best-known meme appearances is ‘Swole Doge vs Cheems.’</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/viral-meme-dog-cheems-passes-away%2FCheems%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=5e25f951-baa4-48c6-a7a0-42218c970cb8"><figcaption>A ‘Swole Doge vs Cheems’ meme. Photo by CHEEMS BALLTZE.</figcaption></figure><p>Sadly, we have lost one of the most loved dogs online. However, he stays on forever as an internet legend. So, why don’t you share your favourite Cheems memes with us in the comments?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/viral-meme-dog-cheems-passes-away%2FCheems%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=ec4187cb-60ee-4fad-93c0-ef73df040b0a"><figcaption>A tribute meme for Cheems. Photo by Mack.</figcaption></figure>

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