Jake Larson, a WWII veteran who became a TikTok star as 'Papa Jake', has died at 102

Jake Larson, a WWII veteran who became a TikTok star as 'Papa Jake', has died at 102

Jake Larson, a WWII veteran who became a TikTok star as 'Papa Jake', has died at 102

📅 July 21, 2025 at 01:05AM | Chandelis Duster

Jake Larson, a WWII veteran who became a TikTok star as 'Papa Jake', has died at 102

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World War II veteran Jake Larson meets youths during ceremonies at the US cemetery to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, on June 6, 2025 in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy.

Papa Jake Larson joined the US National Guard at 15 years old.

(Image credit: Thomas Padilla)

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