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Balltze, the Real Dog Behind the Iconic ‘Cheems’ Doge Meme, Dies at 12

‘DON’T BE SAD’

Cheems, whose real name was Balltze, “fell asleep” during a surgical procedure and never woke up again, his owner said.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

Breaking News Reporter

Cheems aka Balltze
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AJ McDougall

AJ McDougall

Breaking News Reporter

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