LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Los Angeles community is grieving the loss of Jeralyn “Jeri” Wirtz, one half of the social media duo “Jeri and Mike,” who passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 74 years old and had bravely faced stage 4 breast cancer for nine years, sharing her journey openly with family, friends, and her followers.

Jeri and her husband, Mike Wirtz, captured hearts worldwide with their nearly 50-year interracial love story, celebrating life, love, and family through their online presence. Their social media accounts, including Instagram, gained hundreds of thousands of followers who were inspired by their devotion and Jeri’s unbreakable spirit.

In the weeks leading up to her passing, Jeri’s health declined, and she spent time in the hospital in hopes of improvement. When her condition did not improve, she began in-home hospice care, surrounded by her family. In her final days, she enjoyed intimate moments with her children and grandchildren, including decorating the Christmas tree while listening to her favorite music, sharing memories and love with those closest to her.

Throughout her illness, Jeri was admired for her strength, optimism, and grace, inspiring countless people with her courage and ability to find joy even in difficult times. She was known for her warmth, her radiant smile, and her genuine care for others, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.

Jeri’s family remembers her as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and artist whose kindness, creativity, and love defined her life. Her dedication to her family and her willingness to share her story openly have left an enduring legacy of resilience and compassion.

Though her passing leaves a profound emptiness, her life will be remembered through the love she shared with her family, the joy she brought to her followers, and the example of courage and grace she set.

Jeralyn “Jeri” Wirtz — October 27, 1951 – December 6, 2025 — will be cherished forever as a woman whose love, strength, and spirit touched so many lives.