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Instagram's favorite grandma
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12:20 AM ET, Sun August 3, 2014
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Betty Jo Simpson, who became popular on Instagram as "Grandma Betty," has passed away from lung cancer. She was 80.
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Grandma Betty flashes a peace sign while sporting "duck face."
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Grandma Betty was diagnosed with lung cancer early in 2014.
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"It wasn't us."
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Grandma Betty received mail through a P.O. Box, and enjoyed the messages she received.
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Her Instagram posts covered a range of expressions.
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Including her wonderful smile.
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