Skyrim Grandma Shirley Curry to Stop Uploading Skyrim Videos

Shirley Curry, the 89-year-old YouTuber known to fans as the Skyrim Grandma, announced on Sept. 29 that she will stop uploading videos about The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim, saying she is tired and no longer enjoying the work after more than a decade of producing gameplay and story-driven content. In a video titled My Goodbye to Skyrim, Curry cited waning enthusiasm for creating new character-driven storylines and frustration with changes in her audience as key reasons for stepping back.

Curry told viewers that attempts to launch fresh playthroughs often result in a few episodes before she loses interest. She also said the channel’s comment section has shifted toward short greetings from younger viewers rather than the discussion and feedback she used to receive. "All I get is, 'Hi grandma, I love you grandma.' That isn't what I was spending my time making and uploading videos for," she said. "I am no longer going to be uploading Skyrim. I'm tired. I'm not having any fun with it anymore."

The creator built a large following by sharing long-running Skyrim playthroughs, improvised narratives and a warm on-screen persona that attracted more than one million subscribers. Curry’s channel...