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 ...

Cheems is a Shiba Inu dog who is part of the “doge” genre of internet memes.He is best known for his skeptical face and fondness for cheeseburgers. The canine, real name Balltze and nicknamed ...

The Heartbreaking Loss Behind the Meme. The adorable dog behind the “Bonk” meme, known online as Cheems, sadly passed away.The dog, whose real name was Balltze or “Ball Ball,” was ...

Cheems, the puppy that went viral on the internet and the star of many memes, has died, as confirmed by his owners through social media on Saturday. The 12-year-old canine, whose ...

His owner documented Cheems' cancer journey during his last months, posting updates on the dog's treatment and well-being. More from CBS News. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54.

Cheems Balltze was a familiar face in many internet memes. The 12-year-old Shiba Inu died after a short battle with cancer. Cheems Balltze was a familiar face in many internet memes.