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

Mr. Larson, the last survivor of a unit that stormed Omaha Beach in 1944, shared his memories on social media where he ...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

D-Day veteran ″Papa Jake″ Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy's bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million ...

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

D-Day veteran "Papa" Jake Larson, who became a beloved social media star later in life, has died at 102.