98-year-old TikTok star Grandma Mary dies

Mary, a 98-year-old grandmother who became a TikTok star for her cheerful attitude in her granddaughter’s videos, has died.

Mary, who was 98 years old, died on New Year’s Eve, her granddaughter announced on January 2. The granddaughter, known as itsPyxie on TikTok, shared the news with her 1.4 million followers.

We said goodbye to Grandma on New Year’s Eve. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, and we feel so grateful to have known her and experienced her love. She’ll always be remembered, as shown in a collection of her cheerful ‘good morning’ messages.

The TikTok creator, itsPyxie, often featured her grandmother in her videos, but started posting fewer videos with her towards the end of 2025. Fans frequently asked about itsPyxie’s grandmother, and the creator last updated them on December 19th, explaining that Mary was simply becoming more reserved, which explained her reduced appearances.

TikTok viewers pay tribute to Grandma Mary

After news of her death, fans have shared heartfelt tributes to the 98-year-old, expressing their gratitude for the joy and positivity she brought to them through her TikTok videos over the years.

People shared their condolences, saying they were deeply saddened by the loss. One person wrote, “I’m so sorry for your loss. She was an incredible woman.” Another commented that the TikTok community felt lucky to have known her, and called the granddaughter fortunate to have had her in their life, promising to always remember her fondly.

“How privileged we were to have know such a joyful woman,” commented another. 

Seriously, Grandma Mary seemed like the sweetest woman! I’ve loved watching her in your TikTok videos – she brought so much joy to all of us. Thank you for sharing her with the world. Sending all my love and wishing her peace. She’ll be so missed!

Many viewers have praised Grandma Mary, calling her the “best Grandma ever” and expressing gratitude for the feeling of being included like family.

“Thank you for sharing her sweet soul with us,” commented another fan.

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2026-01-06 16:49