Cooking with Lynja star Lynn Yamada Davis, the internet's grandma, has passed away

Beloved "Cooking with Lynja" star Lynn Yamada Davis, known as "the internet's grandma," has died at 67 from esophageal cancer.

Lynn Yamada Davis, the star of "Cooking with Lynja" and known as "the internet's grandma," has passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with esophageal cancer. Her son, Tim Davis, announced her peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones, in videos posted online. Lynn was a mother of four and grandmother of two, and her cheerful demeanor and unique editing style made her a beloved figure on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Despite her initial appearance as a traditional cooking show host, Lynn's exuberance and flamboyant visuals won over a younger audience, amassing nearly 18 million TikTok followers and 10 million YouTube subscribers. She credited her son, Tim, for her online success, as he was the one behind the scriptwriting, videography, and editing.

Lynn's journey as a content creator began as a pandemic project, with her son asking her to record daily videos for his editing practice. Their viral videos and travel vlogs gained popularity, and she also documented her battle with cancer, inspiring and uplifting her audience. In 2022, "Cooking with Lynja" won Streamy Awards and she was honored as a Forbes' 50 over 50 creator.

Before her career as a content creator, Lynn was an accomplished engineer, breaking barriers for women of color in the field. She graduated from MIT and worked in telecommunications for Bell Labs. Despite her professional achievements, she became known as the internet's grandma, and her son has continued to share unreleased content on her social media accounts as per her wishes.

Lynn's legacy as a vibrant, intelligent, and elegant woman lives on through the memories and videos shared by her family. She was a wonderful person who brought joy to many, and her impact will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of experiencing her content.

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