Dhaka, July 21 -- Jake Larson, fondly known as "Papa Jake," a D-Day veteran who captured hearts worldwide by sharing stories of World War II and honoring his fallen comrades on TikTok, has died at the age of 102.

Larson, who survived German gunfire while landing on Omaha Beach during the 1944 D-Day invasion, passed away peacefully on July 17, his granddaughter McKaela Larson announced on his social media accounts. "He went peacefully," she wrote, adding, "As Papa would say, love you all the mostest."

Despite his harrowing wartime past, Larson was known for his charm, warmth, and humor. His storytelling endeared him to a younger generation, amassing 1.2 million followers on TikTok through his "Story Time with Papa Jake" series. Tributes ...