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A 7-year-old girl’s quiet final cuddle with her 96-year-old great-grandfather before his MAID death has touched millions on TikTok

Her mother, Karly Vavra, tells PEOPLE she shared the moment to honor his life and show the compassion behind their family’s decision

As the video continues to spread, Karly hopes the focus remains on love, connection and peaceful goodbyes

The final visit between a young girl and her great-grandfather lasted only minutes on camera, but its emotional impact has stretched far beyond one living room and into millions of hearts online.

In the now-viral TikTok , a 7-year-old girl quietly curls up beside her 96-year-old great-grandfather, her arm wrapped around the older man's as they watch TV together. "He's doing MAID soon," the text overlay read

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