Overview

• Jake Larson passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at age 102, his family announced via his TikTok account managed by granddaughter McKaela Larson.
• A youth group has arranged a Normandy life celebration for July 26, with organizers projecting around 4,000 attendees to pay tribute.
• Global tributes have poured in from veterans organizations, public figures and online followers applauding his wartime heroism and uplifting presence.
• Larson’s TikTok channel, @storytimewithpapajake, amassed over 1 million followers and 11 million likes by sharing firsthand WWII accounts.
• His digital storytelling earned him an Emmy for a CNN interview and honors including honorary citizenship at Disneyland.