Grandma Mary Passed Away in Her Sleep, Leaving Beautiful Memories for Her FollowersPixie: "On New Year’s Eve, we said goodbye to my grandma… She passed away peacefully in her sleep."

The TikTok star known as "Grandma Mary" passed away at the age of 98, after becoming, over a few years, a beloved internet icon and a source of joy and inspiration for millions of followers worldwide.

Her granddaughter, known as "Pixie," announced her grandmother’s peaceful passing in her sleep through an emotional post, saying:"On New Year’s Eve, we said goodbye to my grandma… She passed away peacefully in her sleep. How lucky we are to have lived with her and her love. She will always remain with us."

The commemorative video shared by Pixie included spontaneous moments from Grandma Mary’s daily life, from morning greetings, preparing breakfast, washing her hands, to other joyful daily activities — clips loved by her large audience. The video concluded with the phrase:"Grandma Mary – March 13, 1927 – December 31, 2025," accompanied by a scene in which her granddaughter thanks her for visiting, which sparked wide engagement among followers.

Her audience had noticed her absence in 2025 after Pixie stopped posting clips featuring her grandmother for several months, before reassuring them on December 19 with a video highlighting the most important shared moments of their lives. She commented:"My eyes teared up while I was preparing this video… And for those wondering, my grandma is still alive, but she has been quiet these days. It is beautiful to see who she was and who helped me become what I am today."

Born to Parents Who Survived GenocideGrandma Mary was born to Armenian parents who survived the genocide and immigrated to the United States before returning briefly to Armenia, where she founded a family with her husband, having a son and a daughter. The couple returned to New Jersey in 1966 and ran a gas station for decades, while Grandma Mary left a human legacy that transcended family boundaries, reaching millions of followers worldwide, keeping her smile and warmth until the very last days of her life.