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

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

Sunday 20th July 2025, 7:05PM

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

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