Summary
Jake Larson, a respected WWII veteran known as 'Papa Jake' on TikTok, has passed away at the age of 102. He was part of the Allied forces during D-Day in 1944 and later became popular on social media, sharing war stories with over a million followers. Recently, he was awarded an Emmy for an interview about D-Day.
Key Facts
- Jake Larson was a WWII veteran who participated in D-Day in 1944.
- He gained over 1.2 million followers on TikTok, sharing stories about the war.
- Larson was 102 years old when he passed away on July 17.
- He co-won an Emmy Award for a D-Day anniversary interview.
- Before D-Day, he was stationed in Northern Ireland at age 19.
- Larson visited Normandy several times in later years for commemorative events.
- His granddaughter announced his death on TikTok and requested privacy for the family.
