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Papa Jake, WWII veteran turned TikTok star, dies at 102, granddaughter says

Jake Larson, the 102-year-old veteran who garnered over a million followers online as "Papa Jake," died over the weekend, his family confirmed. "Our beloved Papa Jake has passed away on July 17th at ...
Cleveland.com

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 ...
Yahoo

'Papa' Jake Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102

Attendees share a laugh with 102-year-old WWII and D-Day Landing US veteran Jake Larson, also known as "Papa Jake". - Lou Benoist / AFP via Getty Images. D-Day veteran "Papa" Jake Larson, who became a ...
Indiatimes

'Luckiest man in the world': WW2 veteran and TikTok icon Papa Jake dies at 102; fans pour in heartfelt tributes

D-Day veteran Jake Larson, affectionately known as "Papa Jake," has passed away at 102. A survivor of the Normandy landings, he captivated millions on TikTok with his WWII stories. Larson's legacy of ...
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WWII veteran, TikTok star "Papa Jake" Larson to be honored in Normandy

Families in Normandy, France, are getting ready to celebrate the life of "Papa Jake" Larson — a Minnesota native and war hero. He helped plan the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach, and later became a ...