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World War II Veteran and TikTok Star 'Papa Jake' Larson Dies at 102
Jake Larson and his U.S. military unit stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944. He went viral on TikTok — where he was known as "Papa Jake — sharing his World War II stories for 1.2 million followers.
Jake Larson, D-Day Veteran and TikTok Star, Dies at 102
Mr. Larson, the last survivor of a unit that stormed Omaha Beach in 1944, shared his memories on social media where he amassed a wide following.
Who was Papa Jake Larson, the 102-year-old WWII hero and TikTok star who inspired millions?
Jake ‘Papa Jake’ Larson, a decorated World War II veteran and D-Day survivor who became a TikTok sensation in his 90s, has died at 102. From storming Omaha Beach in 1944 to sharing wartime stories with 1.
D-Day veteran and TikTok star 'Papa Jake' Larson dies at 102
D-Day veteran ″Papa Jake″ Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy 's bluffs in 1944 and garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate World War II and his fallen comrades, has died at 102.
WWII veteran who stormed Normandy and became TikTok star dies at 102
Jake “Papa Jake” Larson, a 102-year-old D-Day veteran who gained 1.2 million TikTok followers sharing his World War II experiences, died peacefully on July 17, his granddaughter announced. “Our beloved Papa Jake has passed away at 102 years young,
TikTok's Papa Jake, WWII Veteran and Beloved Grandfather, Dies at 102
A beloved TikTok grandfather has died. Jake Larson, known as Papa Jake, passed away on July 17. His granddaughter made the announcement on his account where he is followed by 1.2 million people. He regaled his audience with stories about his service in World War II,
D-Day veteran, TikTok star and Minnesota ‘country boy’ ‘Papa Jake’ Larson dies at 102
Tributes have poured in from across the U.S. and Normandy, where 'Papa Jake' Larson was celebrated for his role in defeating Nazi forces.
WWII Veteran And Social Media Star 'Papa Jake' Dies At 102
Jake Larson, known affectionately as "Papa Jake," passed away peacefully at the age of 102 last week. A World War II veteran and social media sensation, Larson captivated millions with his stories of bravery and survival.
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