Lynja died on January 1, 2024 at the age of 67.

When is Lynja's birthday?

Lynja was born on July 31, 1956.

Where was Lynja born?

Lynja was born in New York City.

Lynja is known as TikToker, engineer, project manager, cook.

How many children did Lynja have?

Wikidata lists 1 child of Lynja.

Lynja

American online celebrity chef (1956–2024)

Died aged 67LeoBrazil

Biography

Lynn Yamada Davis (née Yamada; July 31, 1956 – January 1, 2024), mononymously better known by her online alias Lynja, was an American online celebrity chef known for her viral TikTok and YouTube Shorts videos from 2020 until her death in 2024. Praised for her quick-styled editing and references to popular internet memes, "Cooking with Lynja" accumulated over 13.9 million subscribers on YouTube and over 22 million followers on TikTok as of February 2025.

Lynja earned degrees from MIT and Columbia Business School. She worked at AT&T Labs for 29 years. She developed an interest in video-making in 2020, when she was 63. Since going viral, she won three Streamy Awards and built up a fanbase of dedicated viewers.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

AT&T Labs

Family

Children: Sean Davis

Quick answers about Lynja

How old was Lynja?: Lynja died on January 1, 2024 at the age of 67.
When is Lynja's birthday?: Lynja was born on July 31, 1956.
Where was Lynja born?: Lynja was born in New York City.
What is Lynja's zodiac sign?: Lynja's zodiac sign is Leo.
What is Lynja's nationality?: Lynja is a citizen of Brazil.
What does Lynja do?: Lynja is known as TikToker, engineer, project manager, cook.
How many children did Lynja have?: Wikidata lists 1 child of Lynja.