In a truly sad moment for the internet crowd, the beloved TikTok sensation known as Epic Gamer Grandma real name Agnes has passed away at age 78. This Scottish gem, who won over millions with her over-the-top gaming reactions and pure charm, died peacefully on December 21, 2025, around 9:20 p.m. Her grandson, Culsans, broke the news in a gut-wrenching Instagram update, saying she slipped away while clutching her daughter Pauline’s hand.
“She went out just like she lived wrapped in love,”
He posted, describing her as
“the toughest lady we’ve ever known.”
Agnes didn’t start out as some online superstar. Born back on August 25, 1947, in Scotland, she lived a quiet life mostly dedicated to being a mom, grandma, and that reliable neighbor who always put everyone else first. Things flipped in 2019 when she started messing around with Culsans on videos for kicks. Her honest-to-god screams in Phasmophobia or chaotic drives in GTA hooked people fast. She built up a massive following: over 2.4 million on TikTok as @epicgamergrandma4, 858,000 on Insta, and 117,000 subs on YouTube. What got folks? Her raspy “crunchy cough,” that sharp wit, and her unstoppable energy plus how she shattered ideas about old folks and gadgets.
A tweet from X.
Her vibe really resonated here in the States, where gaming’s huge and TikTok’s all about family crossovers. American fans adored her as this ray of fun, showing that seniors could jump into Minecraft or Skyrim and bond with the younger crowd digitally. She earned the title of “Scotland’s top senior creator,” motivating people of any age to grab a controller and give it a go.
Sadly, her health had been rough for a while. She’d been fighting COPD for years, and it got worse with a hospital trip in October 2025. Then came a bad stroke that left her weak and having trouble speaking. Culsans kept everyone in the loop, posting how fan messages perked her up.
“Thanks for making her feel like she had a whole extra family online,”
The family shared. Those kind words really meant the world to her in those tough last weeks.
The outpouring was immediate. Dexerto dropped an X post with a poignant black-and-white pic of Agnes rocking her “EPIC” hoodie, and it exploded over 93,000 likes, 4,300 reposts, and 2.5 million views. U.S. followers swarmed TikTok, X, and Instagram with stories, funny memes, and tearful goodbyes.
“Sleep well, grandma. You beat life’s level with max points, and your player 2, George, is up there ready for round two,”
Culsans noted, nodding to her husband who’d passed before.
Agnes leaves behind more than just stats and clips. She showed that the web’s for everybody, no age limits, turning her simple hangouts with her grandson into a real emblem of togetherness. In these divided times, her giggles cut through the noise, pushing older people to try new things and stay in the mix. Her videos keep delivering that cozy feel, reminding us one spark from someone can brighten up so many lives. Rest easy, Agnes you were the real deal, epic through and through.
