Norma, a viral sensation known for her comedy videos with granddaughter Jess, has sadly passed away at the age of 91, her family have confirmed.
The duo, who hail from Nottinghamshire, had gained a significant following on social media, boasting 790k Instagram followers and over 2.6 million TikTok fans.
Their heart-warming clips documenting their daily lives together had won them a legion of fans over the years. They were even preparing for the launch of their book ‘A lifetime of laughter and our unbreakable bond’ next month.
However, in a heartfelt post shared across their social media platforms on Monday (June 9), it was announced that Norma had peacefully passed away, according to Manchester Evening News.
The family paid an emotional tribute to their beloved matriarch, describing her as their ‘rock’.
“05/06/2025 the day our family lost our rock, our everything, our beautiful, precious, perfect lady,” the post read.
“We are all truly devastated and our lives will never be the same. We want you all to know that Nan fell to sleep peacefully, surrounded by all her family, she was full of love and had the most beautiful care. If anyone deserves a place in heaven, it’s you Nanny Norma. Social media and our community online made Nan’s last years so incredibly special, her cup was full and in her own words she “lived such a wonderful life”.”
The family’s heartfelt tribute read: “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.”
Numerous celebrities and fans flocked to pay their respects in the comments, with comedian Dawn French saying: “Oh. I will miss her so much. I can’t begin to imagine how much you will. All love.”
Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward also shared her condolences, writing: “Oh I’m so sad she was so amazing and loved watching her. You will have amazing memories forever and thousands of people will remember her thanks to you!”.
