Tributes pour in after death of TikTok star EpicGamerGrandma

Agnes, who went by EpicGamerGrandma online, was from Dunfermline <i>(Image: @epicgamergrandma, via Instagram)</i>
Agnes, who went by EpicGamerGrandma online, was from Dunfermline (Image: @epicgamergrandma, via Instagram)
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TRIBUTES have poured in after the death of a Scottish grandma who found TikTok fame with her gaming videos.

Agnes, who went by EpicGamerGrandma online, passed away in hospital at the age of 78 on Sunday, surrounded by her family after suffering a stroke in October.

The grandmother, from Dunfermline, amassed 2.4 million followers and 81m likes on TikTok.

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Some of the videos include her playing games, using filters and sound effects.

Her passing was confirmed by her grandson Dylan King in an Instagram post on Tuesday, who said she showed that "age really is just a number".

He wrote: "[We are] proud of the woman she was long before anyone knew her online.

"Proud of the mum and grandma who held our family together and proud of the way she spent her later years proving that life does not end at a certain age, it only changes shape."

"For most of her life, Agnes was not an influencer. She was a daughter, a sister, a mum, a grandma, a neighbour, a friend," he added.

"She was the person who made sure everyone else was fed before she even thought of herself. She was the one who remembered birthdays, who called just to check in, who quietly carried more than she ever let on. She was home."

In her videos, Agnes also spoke about her experience with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as speaking about grief after the death of her husband George.

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In the weeks leading up to her death, her grandson posted several health updates about Agnes.

She was initially hospitalised due to complications from COPD but went on to suffer a series of strokes.

Fans took to Agnes's social media to pay tribute.

One person wrote: "Rest in peace [...] you were a grandma of many."

Another said: "My heart goes out to your entire family. Your nana brought me so much joy, I haven’t had my grandparents since I was 16. I love to see older folks with such humor and spirit, she was such a joy and delight.

"I cannot imagine the loss you are all feeling right now, but please know you aren’t alone, we are all with you.

"Agnes was an incredible woman and I am so glad she had such an impact on everyone here."

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