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

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

D-Day veteran "Papa Jake" Larson who became TikTok star dies aged 102 "Papa Jake" Larson survived German gunfire in the June 1944 landings, and then garnered 1.2 million followers sharing stories ...

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

D-Day veteran ″Papa Jake″ Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy's bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate ...

D-Day veteran ″Papa Jake″ Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy’s bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate Wor… ...

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

The Brief A D-Day veteran turned TikTok star died last week at the age of 102. ‘Papa Jake’ Larson’s granddaughter shared the news of his death on his popular social media accounts.

TikTok users are mourning the death of D-Day veteran ″Papa Jake″ Larson, who charmed strangers young and old with his quick smile and generous hugs.