Lynn Yamada Davis, 'Lynja' TikTok Icon, Passes Away at 67

Remembering Lynja: TikTok's Beloved Chef Lynn Yamada Davis Passes Away at 67

Lynn Yamada Davis, famed for her humorous culinary videos on TikTok, peacefully passed away at 67, as confirmed by her son.

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Hannah Mariko Shofet, Davis' daughter, revealed her mother's battle with esophageal cancer to The New York Times.

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A tribute video by Davis' son highlighted her life: From a young MIT student to a civil engineer and a joyful mother.

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The tribute showcased snapshots of Davis' life, highlighting her role as a mother, her impressive marathon feats, and her passion for culinary arts.

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Her TikTok series 'Cooking with Lynja', co-created with her son Tim, gained widespread fame following a hit 2021 video.

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With nearly 30 million followers, Lynja delighted fans with her quirky cooking videos and warm, grandmotherly vibe.

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Davis wowed fans with lavish dishes like wagyu steaks and playful humor in her videos.

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In 2022, Davis' creative online presence was honored with a Streamy Award for excellence in video content

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Her son fondly remembers her as the 'internet's grandma', thankful for the joy she brought to her vast audience

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Remembering Lynja: TikTok's Beloved Chef Lynn Yamada Davis Passes Away at 67

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By-Vivek Chauhan

Lynn Yamada Davis, famed for her humorous culinary videos on TikTok, peacefully passed away at 67, as confirmed by her son.

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Hannah Mariko Shofet, Davis' daughter, revealed her mother's battle with esophageal cancer to The New York Times.

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A tribute video by Davis' son highlighted her life: From a young MIT student to a civil engineer and a joyful mother.

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The tribute showcased snapshots of Davis' life, highlighting her role as a mother, her impressive marathon feats, and her passion for culinary arts.

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Her TikTok series 'Cooking with Lynja', co-created with her son Tim, gained widespread fame following a hit 2021 video.

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With nearly 30 million followers, Lynja delighted fans with her quirky cooking videos and warm, grandmotherly vibe.

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Davis wowed fans with lavish dishes like wagyu steaks and playful humor in her videos.

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In 2022, Davis' creative online presence was honored with a Streamy Award for excellence in video content

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Her son fondly remembers her as the 'internet's grandma', thankful for the joy she brought to her vast audience

Credit-Gettyimage