Viral TikTok Grandmother Norma Burton Dies at Age 91
According to the post, which was shared across their joint social media platforms, Burton died on June 5. She "fell to sleep peacefully," surrounded by family members and love, read the statement
The late British creator had over 3 million followers between TikTok and Instagram, many of whom took to the comments section to mourn Burton and honor her viral humorSocial media star Norma Burton has died at age 91, per a statement posted on the account Burton shared with her granddaughter, Jess Asquith.
According to the heartfelt caption, the beloved TikTok grandma — who made a name for herself in humorous videos alongside Asquith — died on June 5. The post specified that Burton "fell to sleep peacefully, surrounded by all her family, she was full of love and had the most beautiful care."
In collaboration with Asquith, the late British content creator garnered over 800,000 Instagram followers and 2.7 million followers on TikTok. In the post announcing her death, Asquith shared that their online community made Burton's "last years so incredibly special," adding, "her cup was full and in her own words she 'lived such a wonderful life.' "
Asquith's statement continued, "91 years was never going to be enough and she has left the biggest hole in all of our hearts. Reunited with her husband and family, until we meet again, our queen 💔."
The caption accompanied a photo of Burton smiling in a blue sweater and crown while sitting up in a chair seen in many of her video posts.
The granddaughter-grandmother duo started posting consistently on TikTok in 2021 and quickly garnered millions of views. They regularly participated in ongoing TikTok trends, used fun filters and created content that showed off Burton's colorful personality.
Thousands of fans and followers took to the comments to mourn Burton and honor her social media impact. "I often felt like she was our own Instagram nan. Sending so much love. Rest in peace, dear Norma," one Instagram user wrote.
Another added, "She was such a legend! I loved watching you both and your relationship was so beautiful ❤️."
Love Island U.K. star Molly-Mae Hague shared her condolences on Instagram, writing, "This has shattered my heart. Rest In paradise Norma. 🤍🕊️ one special lady."
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