World War II veteran Jake Larson, better known online as “Papa Jake,” died on Thursday, July 17. The social media star, who attracted 1.2 million followers on TikTok, was 102 “years young,” according ...

“Papa Jake” Larson, a World War II D-Day veteran who catapulted to TikTok stardom with stories of the war and his fellow soldiers, has died. He was 102. His granddaughter McKaela Larson announced his ...

Remembered for his convivial personality and prolific stories about his service during World War II, which brought him fame on TikTok, East Bay resident “Papa Jake” Larson died at the age of 102 on ...

CONCORD, Calif. (KRON) – Friday marked a big birthday today for a local World War II veteran. “Papa Jake” is 102 years old. He’s a viral sensation online, known for sharing stories of positivity. This ...

PARIS (AP) — D-Day veteran ″Papa Jake″ Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy’s bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate ...

In this photo taken April 29, 2019, D-Day veteran Jake Larson poses before going for a ride in the "The Spirit of Benovia" World War II-era aircraft in Oakland, Calif. Credit: Eric Risberg/AP PARIS ...