TikTok Star Epic Gamer Grandma Agnes Dies Peacefully at Age 78 as Fans Across Scotland and Beyond Mourn a Beloved Internet Icon

The internet is mourning the loss of one of its most unexpected and cherished stars.

Agnes, known to millions as Epic Gamer Grandma, passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 78, her family confirmed.

The Scottish grandmother, who built a devoted following on TikTok, died holding the hand of her daughter Pauline — exactly as she lived, surrounded by love.

How a Scottish Grandma Became a Global Favorite

Agnes joined TikTok back in 2019, never imagining she would become one of the platform’s most recognizable older creators.

With her knitting needles, her love of Minecraft, a mischievous sense of humor and an unmistakable cough that fans affectionately dubbed her trademark, she slowly built a community that would grow to more than 2.4 million followers.

To her audience, she wasn’t just funny — she was comforting, real, and refreshingly unfiltered.

The Silence That Worried Her Fans

In October, followers began to notice something was wrong when Agnes stopped appearing in new videos.

Her grandson, Culsans, stepped in to explain that she had been rushed to hospital by ambulance after her chronic lung condition, COPD, took a serious turn.

Just days later came more devastating news: Agnes had suffered a major stroke and would need intensive treatment for an anomaly in her lungs.

A Family Bracing for the Worst

As weeks passed, Culsans shared heartbreaking updates.

Agnes had been in hospital for three weeks straight, frustrated and exhausted, her nerves worn thin.

Despite everything, she still managed to joke — even being angry at herself for having the stroke, something her family gently teased her about to lift her spirits.

Behind the scenes, hopes quietly faded.

Culsans admitted it was becoming increasingly unlikely she would return home.

The Announcement No One Wanted to Read

On Tuesday, Culsans shared the news fans had been dreading.

Agnes passed away at 9:20pm on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

He wrote that his grandmother left the world peacefully, holding her daughter’s hand, and described the deep pain of watching “the strongest woman we know” slowly lose her words. The grief, he said, now comes from everything left unsaid.

More Than an Internet Star

While millions knew her as Epic Gamer Grandma, her family knew her simply as Nana.

She was the woman who made tea, told stories, laughed at life’s absurdities, and quietly held everyone together long before social media ever noticed her.

Even after becoming Scotland’s most-followed elderly creator, nothing changed at home — she was still just Agnes.

A Legacy That Went Beyond Likes

Culsans reflected on what his grandmother truly left behind.

For older viewers, she became proof that it’s never too late to try something new.

For younger fans, she shattered the idea that age should limit curiosity, creativity, or fun.

She showed the world that the internet doesn’t belong only to the young — and that elders are not invisible.

They have stories, opinions, humor, and love to give.

Grace Until the Very End

Even as her health declined, Agnes retained her sharp wit and dignity.

Culsans wrote about the grace she showed through pain, fear, and uncertainty, something that left a lasting impression on everyone around her.

His farewell was especially poignant, describing life as a game she completed with a perfect score — and teasing that her “player two,” George, was waiting for her to begin another round.

Fans Who Became Family

Throughout her illness, messages poured in from fans around the world.

Culsans admitted that both he and his mother cried countless times reading comments and direct messages.

At one point, his mum even joked about checking her emails for brand deals — mock-annoyed that Agnes had landed more fame than she ever had.

The joke, he said, made him laugh so hard it felt like he’d “popped a rib,” just like his gran once did.

Saying Goodbye to Epic Gamer Grandma

Agnes may be gone, but her impact remains stitched into the internet she helped redefine.

She didn’t just entertain — she changed perceptions, bridged generations, and reminded millions that joy doesn’t expire with age.

For her fans, she wasn’t just a creator. She was proof that warmth, laughter, and playfulness can live on at any stage of life — right until the very end.

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