News of the passing of YouTube's favourite Indian grandpa, Narayana Reddy, plunged the Internet community into mourning on Oct. 30.

Remembering Grandpa Kitchen's legacy

A video was uploaded onto Grandpa Kitchen YouTube channel on Oct. 30, confirming that Reddy had passed away on Oct. 27, at 73 years old.

Reddy, who was affectionately known by his followers as Grandpa, was famous for his generous heart and cooking huge feasts for orphans.

With more than six million subscribers on YouTube since its inception two years ago, he was known for starting videos with his favourite catchphrase:

"Loving, caring, sharing, this is my family!"

His cooking videos were highly popular, often amassing millions of views.

Fans loved the way he said "mix well", and the phrase soon became iconic as well.

Grandpa from Grandpa's kitchen is dead. He was the most wholesome man on all of youtube, making large meals which he shared with orphans in his community. Been following him for a long time, and I cant really put into words how painful this is for me.

Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/ULgDPAUQD6

— Yellow Cheese 🧀 (@YellowishCheese) October 30, 2019

https://twitter.com/PurnaReddy_07_/status/1189579412708024326

Weeks before his passing, fans noticed that he had stopped appearing on the channel's regular videos.

His son, Shrikant Reddy, who often helps out in his videos, explained that Grandpa needed to take a break, and would be back soon.

However, in a livestream with the elderly YouTuber last week, fans noticed that he had been looking more haggard.

It was his last appearance on the channel before his passing.

Grandpa Kitchen also provided basic necessities like food, clothing, school supplies and birthday gifts to the orphans.

It is unsure whether the channel will continue running after his death, but the rest of Grandpa's team has taken over since he stopped his cooking duties since last month.

However, it is certain that the YouTuber had touched hundreds of lives during his time, and truly made the world a kinder place.

Mix well, Grandpa. You will be missed.

Top image via Grandpa Kitchen/YouTube