An angry grandfather loved by millions of grandchildren.
Today, on December 10, 2025, marks the eighth anniversary of the passing of Charles Marvin Green Jr., better known as “Angry Grandpa.” For millions of people, he was more than just a loud, cursing, unpredictable YouTube personality. He was a father, an entertainer, and a human being who left a lasting mark on the digital world.
An Ordinary Yet Extraordinary Internet Star
Charles Green was born in 1950 in Charleston, South Carolina. His life was shaped by hardship – financial struggles, health issues, and a long list of jobs, many of them unpleasant, taken simply to get by. It wasn’t until much later in life, well into his 50s, that he unexpectedly found the spotlight when his son Michael – later known online as Pickleboy – began filming him.
What started as personal memories quickly turned into something much bigger. Once the videos were uploaded, viewers around the world discovered his raw, quirky, but above all authentic personality. As his popularity grew, The Angry Grandpa Show officially launched as a YouTube channel in 2010, rapidly becoming a staple of the platform. To this day, nearly 5 million people follow it.
Chaos, Humor And Heart
Angry Grandpa became known for his explosive emotional reactions. Hardly a video went by without him yelling or destroying something – TVs, household appliances, even gaming consoles. His outbursts, iconic rage moments, and the carefully planned pranks by his son became defining trademarks of the channel.
But behind the loud, destructive exterior was another side: a man capable of real tenderness, vulnerable moments, and genuine emotion. Many viewers quickly noticed that he wasn’t just an angry performer — he was someone shaped and hardened by life, yet still capable of tremendous compassion.
Grief Instead Of Rage
As his career flourished, Green’s health declined sharply. Diabetes, weight fluctuations, and eventually severe liver cirrhosis took a toll. Still, he never stopped filming. He often said he wanted to make people laugh for as long as he could.
On December 10, 2017, Charles Marvin Green Jr. passed away at the age of 67. His death sparked an outpouring of grief across the world. Fans shared how his videos had helped them, made them laugh, or comforted them during difficult times. For many, losing him felt like losing a member of the family.
A Furious Meme That Loved
Today, Angry Grandpa is considered one of the defining internet figures of early YouTube culture. He left behind a massive fanbase, countless viral moments, and a creative legacy that remains visible across the internet. Many creators cite him as inspiration – a reminder to stay real rather than crafting a flawless, artificial persona.
His family continues to preserve his legacy, keeping the channel alive as an archive and memorial. In that way, Angry Grandpa remains not just a figure of the past, but an ongoing part of digital pop culture.
Angry Grandpa was loud, impulsive, and chaotic. But he was also a man who, despite a lifetime of struggle, never stopped laughing — and never stopped making others laugh. Under one of his final videos, a fan summed up the legend of the angry grandpa perfectly:
He yelled, he broke things, he cursed — but he loved fiercely.
Today, December 10, 2025, we remember not just the character or the channel — but the man behind it: someone who, flaws and strengths alike, created something that still lives on.