Epic Gamer Grandma Has Died at Age 78

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Agnes, known online as Epic Gamer Grandma, has passed away at 78. She was popular on TikTok, and her success highlights a growing trend: more and more older people are becoming avid gamers and building large followings online. As the video game industry matures, so do its players. Older gamers are no longer a small group – they’re becoming a significant part of the gaming community, and some are even becoming well-known influencers.

What began as a fun hobby – sharing gaming clips with family – quickly grew into a worldwide following for Epic Gamer Grandma. She now has over 2.4 million TikTok followers and almost 860,000 on Instagram, attracting viewers who love her positive energy and genuine enjoyment of games. Her fans enjoy watching her play everything from large, immersive RPGs like Skyrim to popular titles like Minecraft and Phasmophobia.

Agnes, Known as Epic Gamer Grandma, Has Passed Away

Image via Epic Gamer Grandma / Instagram

Agnes’ health had been steadily worsening for months before her death due to a long-term illness and the effects of a stroke. Her family kept her community informed about her condition. After being admitted to the hospital in October, she didn’t get better. Her grandson, Culsans, announced on December 21st that she passed away peacefully with her daughter, Pauline, by her side. Fans are now sharing tributes and expressing their gratitude for the happiness she brought to so many through her online presence, fondly remembering her as Epic Gamer Grandma.

Agnes isn’t alone – many older gamers are becoming popular online, showing a growing trend of senior creators finding success on social media. One well-known example is Shirley Curry, affectionately known as “Skyrim Grandma.” She gained over 1.3 million followers over ten years by playing The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. However, Shirley retired from making Skyrim videos in September, explaining she was tired of running her YouTube channel and wanted to enjoy other interests, and simply wasn’t having fun anymore.

GrndpaGaming is a popular older content creator with over 2.5 million TikTok followers and 1.4 million on YouTube. A Vietnam veteran and former Navy diver, he’s also an incredibly skilled shooter, which he demonstrates while playing games like Fortnite, Battlefield, Warhammer 40K Space Marine, and PUBG. People enjoy watching his videos because they’re fascinated by both his life story and his gaming abilities.

Hamako Mori, a retired Japanese gamer, became the world’s oldest gaming YouTuber according to Guinness World Records when she turned 90 in 2020. She started playing video games in 1981 on the Cassette Vision console and even competed in esports. Before retiring, she enjoyed playing games like GTA 5, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Final Fantasy, and Dragon Quest.

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2025-12-26 20:36