How did Papa Jim die? Danny Duncan pays tribute as Internet's beloved grandpa dies at 92
Papa Jim, the Internet celebrity and everyone's favorite grandfather, has tragically passed away. YouTuber Danny Duncan, who frequently included Papa in his popular videos, broke the news of his death on Instagram on Thursday, 12 May.
At the time of his death, Papa Jim was 92 years old. His family has not released any information concerning his demise. Fans across the world grieve the sensation's demise and the end of his bond with Danny. Papa has previously been the victim of an internet scam claiming his death. Danny, on the other hand, debunked the allegations himself, citing a photograph of him with Papa Jim with the text "Miss you Papa." Danny captioned a sequence of photos with the elderly prankster, “Thank you for all the laughs and unforgettable memories. I love you papa Jim. RIP.”
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Internet star receives tribute from fans
Papa Jim's admirers are devastated by Duncan's post. Many fans hailed Papa for his never-ending laughter and amusement. A user posted on Twitter, “Papa Jim really was out here living his best life. Pour a coke up for him.”
Papa Jim really was out here living his best life. Pour a coke up for him🥲 https://t.co/4eBtYmWtHj
— 4DoorsMoreWhores (@AyeYoBreezyy) May 13, 2022
One fan posted, “Rest easy Papa Jim. Imma miss you so much. You inspired so many of the youth. You will always be our Papa Jim. Rest easy. Love You BummmmMummmBummm….”
Rest Easy Papa Jim Imma miss You So much You inspired so many of youth You will Always be our Papa Jim Rest Easy Love You BummmmMummmBummm.... pic.twitter.com/YLSc4Y36fV
— EDDIE BROWN (@eddie_cool23) May 13, 2022
Another heartbroken fan wrote, “Today, I heard some sad news that Papa Jim has died, my condolences goes out to @DannyDuncan69 and his family. His smile lit up the room for everyone. A legend has passed away, we will always love you PJ.”
Today I had some sad news that papa Jim has died, my condolences goes out to @DannyDuncan69 and his family his smile lit up the room for everyone I hope there’s a lot of coke in heaven for him it hard that a legend has passed away we will always love you PJ. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rZu3eM5Tly
— Eli Eifling (@EiflingEli1) May 13, 2022
Papa Jim was a popular YouTube personality known for his pranks on Danny Duncan's videos. He constantly put a spin on everything, whether it was skinny dipping or quad riding. Many people believed Danny and Papa Jim were relatives. Papa Jim, who became 92 last December, was the grandfather of the YouTuber’s close friend David Tomchinsky and is currently working as an Executive Assistant and Social Media Manager for Duncan’s brand.