Remembered for his convivial personality and prolific stories about his service during World War II, which brought him fame ...

Papa Jake” Larson, a World War II D-Day veteran who catapulted to TikTok stardom with stories of the war and his fellow ...

World War II veteran Jake Larson, better known online as “Papa Jake,” has died. The social media star, who attracted 1.2 ...

Jake Larson and his U.S. military unit stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944. He went viral on TikTok — where he was known as ...

An animated speaker who charmed strangers young and old with his quick smile and generous hugs, the self-described country ...

Jake Larson, the World War II veteran and social media star known as “Papa Jake,” has died, his granddaughter posted on his ...

On July 17, 2025, Papa Jake passed away peacefully at his home in Lafayette, California, at the age of 102. His granddaughter ...

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

Jake Larson, a beloved World War II veteran and social media star known as "Papa Jake" who captivated millions with his ...