World War II veteran Jake LarsonBetter known online under the name of “Papa Jake”, died.
The social media star, who attracted 1.2 million followers to Tiktok, was 102 years “young”, according to her granddaughter, MCKAELA LARDON LARDON LANwho shared the news via a shared Instagram Account on Sunday July 20.
“It is with a heavy heart that I have to make this announcement. Our beloved Papa Jake died on July 17. Please, know that he went peacefully and even made jokes until the end,” wrote McKaela.
Jake, who became famous after McKaela began to share stories from her grandfather via social media, helped plan the Invasion of D-Day in 1944 and was the last remaining soldier of those who landed on Omaha beach in Normandy, France, by France, The New York Times.
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McKaela accompanied the ad with two photos of her with Jake, as well as a collage of shots that showed that Jake taking advantage of Disneyland and greeting the fans.
“Currently, the family and I are asking for a certain intimacy while we treat this loss,” wrote McKaela. “I am so grateful to have shared my dad Jake with you all. You wanted to say the world for him. When the time comes, I will continue to share the stories of Papa Jake and keep his memory living. We appreciate all the words and friendly messages. As dad would say, you love you the most. ❤️. “
McKaela started Jake Teltok account in June 2020, by The New York TimesOriginally sharing Jake images detailing the preparations for D -Day, the start of the overload of the operation, as well as the consequences.
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His messages extended to general reflections, and in May, he shared the birthday mail he had received from celebrities, in particular Peyton Manning And Tom Brady. “Tom wrote this on a plane, so there were turbulence, I love it,” Jake told the camera.
He also shared anniversary tributes from ZAC Brown Band at the time, as well as legendary sports stars and team owners, business leaders, and Chris Pratt.
“You have probably seen this man in the films, Chris Pratt,” said Jake when he was a whim signed from the Garfield movie actor, 46 years old. “It is rather beautiful, it is fine. Better than this old man. Thank you Chris.”
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Jake identified a “fairly special” message from Jimmy Carter“Just before his death.” More and more emotional by saying the words, he said to the camera: “What an honor for me. I really admired the man, he kept his whole life. I imitate it in a way, I continue. Thank you, God bless you Jimmy. ” (Carter, the 39th president, deceased December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.)
By The New York TimesJake was born on December 20, 1922 in Hope, Minneapolis, and wrote on his experiences in memories independently published in 2021, “The luckiest man in the world: stories of the life of Papa Jake”.
