Social Media Star 'Cooking with Lynja' Lynn Yamada Davis Dies at 67

Davis, known for her comedic cooking videos, passed away due to esophageal cancer, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved internet personality and groundbreaking engineer.

Lynn Yamada Davis, the beloved social media star behind 'Cooking with Lynja', passed away on January 1 at the age of 67 due to esophageal cancer.
Davis gained fame during the Covid-19 pandemic with her comedic cooking videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, amassing millions of followers across these platforms.
Her son, Tim Davis, was the creative force behind the videos, handling scripting, videography, and editing while Lynn was the on-screen talent.
Prior to her social media stardom, Davis had a long career as an engineer and was recognized as a groundbreaking female engineer.
In 2022, Davis was named one of Forbes' Top 50 over 50 Creators and won a Streamy Award in the editing and food categories.

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