Overview
- Her great-granddaughter shared the tribute on Friday on Winkle’s Instagram account, noting she died on Sept. 4.
- The announcement celebrated her as “joy, rebellion, and tenderness,” and did not disclose how she died.
- Winkle built an audience of more than 3 million after a 2014 viral photo posted by her great-granddaughter launched her online persona.
- She crossed into mainstream pop culture through brand campaigns and celebrity moments, including dancing with Kacey Musgraves at Coachella in 2019.
- Fans and public figures posted condolences, with Paris Hilton calling her “iconic,” as her final post in July marked her 97th birthday.