TikTok star "Papa Jake" Larson, who planned the Normandy invasion and survived D-Day, passed away at 102 after sharing his ...

D-Day veteran and social media star "Papa Jake" Larson, who survived Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944, has died at 102.

The WWII veteran who garnered a large following on TikTok was 'cracking jokes till the very end,' his granddaughter McKaela said.

Sgt. Jake Larson, a World War II vet who stormed the beach at Normandy on D-Day and later became a TikTok star with his ...

Families in Normandy, France are getting ready to celebrate the life of Papa Jake Larson, a Minnesota native and war hero. He ...

"Our beloved Papa Jake has passed away on July 17th at 102 years young," McKaela Larson, Papa Jake's granddaughter, wrote in ...

Papa Jake” Larson, a World War II D-Day veteran who catapulted to TikTok stardom with stories of the war and his fellow ...

Jake Larson, a World War II veteran who became a social media sensation and captivated millions of people with his stories, ...

TikTok's Beloved Influencer, WWII Hero "Papa Jake" Larson Dies Aged 102 | Firstpost America | N18G Jake Larson, fondly known ...

Beloved TikTok star 'Papa Jake' Larson died at age 102, leaving behind a legacy as a World War II veteran and inspiring ...

On July 17, 2025, Papa Jake passed away peacefully at his home in Lafayette, California, at the age of 102. His granddaughter ...

Remembered for his convivial personality and prolific stories about his service during World War II, which brought him fame ...