Beloved TikTok Grandma Norma Burton Dies At 91: ‘Truly Devastated’
A beloved grandmother who became a social media sensation in recent years has passed away at age 91. Norma Burton rose to fame on TikTok and Instagram alongside her granddaughter, Jess Asquith, as the British pair appeared together in hundreds of videos highlighting their goofy humor and heartwarming bond. Jess announced Norma’s death in a heartfelt post, revealing that her grandmother died peacefully on June 6 while surrounded by loved ones. “The day our family lost our rock, our everything, our beautiful, precious, perfect lady. We are all truly devastated and our lives will never be the same,” Jess wrote in her caption, adding that Norma “was full of love” and “if anyone deserves a place in heaven,” it’s her. Jess noted that Norma’s fans helped make her final years “so incredibly special” and that her loss has “left the biggest hole in all of our hearts.” Norma won over the internet with her sweet but no-nonsense approach to life as she and Jess shared their thoughts and reactions to various topics, including food, popular trends and their outings together. Fans flooded the comment section with condolences and kind words, as many shared how much they enjoyed spending time vicariously with Jess and Norma through their frequent posts. Norma celebrated her last birthday in March and Jess marked the occasion with a video showing Norma’s reaction to special gifts and a personalized cake.