The TikTok community is mourning Grandma Belle, one half of the beloved “Jock and Belle Show,” after she died following a battle with dementia.
Belle, 80, captured hearts alongside her husband of 62 years, Jock, with lighthearted videos that pulled in more than 2 million TikTok followers. She died on September 12 after what her granddaughter Christina described as a “natural progression of disease with dementia.”
Christina confirmed the news in an emotional TikTok video, saying, “She passed earlier this morning and I honestly can’t even believe we’re here making this video.”
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While she called the death “an enormous loss,” Christina added she was partly relieved Belle was no longer in pain. “She really had no quality of life, even though she was my life,” she said. “I’m glad that she’s in a better place where she deserves.”
TikTok mourns death of Grandma Belle
Belle and Jock’s joint TikTok rose to popularity when Christina began filming the couple’s daily life, capturing their banter and attempts at viral trends. Their playful chemistry made them instant fan favorites.
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By summer, though, Belle’s health began to decline. Christina shared with followers in August that Belle could no longer walk and had been placed in hospice care. In early September, she revealed Belle had stopped eating.
The news of Belle’s death sparked an outpouring of condolences. One fan wrote, “️Your compassion and care for your grandparents is something truly special. Thank you for sharing Gram with us.”
Fellow TikTok creator Joe Allington added, “My heart is hurting for you, RIP Beautiful Belle. Heaven has gained another angel. Sending love to you and Jock.”
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Others urged Christina to “tell Papa we all love him and are praying for you all.”
The family announced on Instagram that fans could honor Belle by planting a tree in North Carolina, calling it “a living tribute that will carry on her love for nature and life.”
Her ashes will be spread in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place her family said she felt deeply connected to.
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