Shirley Curry, the much-loved “Skyrim Grandma,” has announced she’s stepping away from her YouTube channel after years of quietly capturing hearts across the world. Known for her gentle narration and the affectionate “Good morning, grandkids” that opened every video, Curry built a following of over a million subscribers who tuned in not just for the gameplay, but for the warmth and calm she brought to it.
Now approaching 90, she says she’s simply not having fun with it anymore. The long hours of recording, editing, and responding to thousands of comments have started to wear her down. In a recent update, she explained that the conversations she used to treasure with her community feel different these days, often replaced with quick, shallow comments that leave her feeling distant from her viewers. She’s not angry, just ready for something else.
Curry says she plans to keep sharing occasional vlogs and blog posts, focusing more on slower, personal storytelling and the older fans who’ve grown up alongside her. For many, her retirement marks the end of an era in gaming, a reminder that the joy she brought came less from the dragons and quests, and more from the simple kindness of a woman who found her own adventure in connecting with people.
