The "Jock and Belle Show" has bid farewell to one of its beloved leading stars. Belle, whose playful and endearing interactions with her husband of 62 years, Jock, had charmed over 2 million followers on their joint TikTok account, passed away on September 12. Her death was attributed to the "natural progression of disease with dementia," according to her granddaughter, Christina.
"Our 'top-of-the-line' gram is no longer here," Christina, who had been instrumental in managing the social media presence of the "Jock and Belle Show," shared tearfully in a video posted on September 13. "I feel like a part of me has left as well."
While the family mourns Belle's passing as an "enormous loss," Christina also expressed a sense of relief that her grandmother "is no longer suffering." "She really had no quality of life, even though she was my life," the TikTok influencer reflected on her grandmother. "I'm glad that she's in a better place where she deserves to be."
Christina added, with a tremor in her voice, "I'm going to miss her greatly."
Belle and Jock rose to prominence last year after Christina began capturing and sharing their daily lives online. Whether they were embracing viral trends or engaging in playful banter, the longtime couple swiftly captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
However, by this summer, Christina revealed that the family had "noticed a steady decline" in Belle's physical mobility and mental acuity. As a result, Belle underwent an evaluation for dementia. "Unfortunately, she can't walk anymore," Christina shared during a Q&A session in August. "As a family, we elected to bring in hospice care for gram."
In early September, Christina further disclosed that Belle had "stopped eating." "We took her favorite snacks and scattered them outside for the birds," she wrote on Instagram at the time, "to take them and fly high."
Now, Christina possesses what she refers to as an "archive of memories" featuring Belle, immortalized on the internet. "I just want to thank you all for being along for the journey," she added in a heartfelt message to fans on September 13. "I'm not sure when, or if ever, we'll post again, because part of this show is gone."
