Patriotic Kenny, an American veteran and social media personality, died on May 18, 2026, at age 84 of lung cancer and congestive heart failure.
Born Kenneth Jary on January 29, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was a retired United States Navy veteran who became a viral internet figure through videos made with his neighbor, Amanda Kline.
He was known for the catchphrase, “Oh my goodness, Amanda!”
Patriotic Kenny, 84, American veteran and influencer, lung cancer and congestive heart failure.