History of Shirley Curry in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 30, 2025

Shirley Curry, widely known as "Skyrim Grandma," is a popular American YouTuber and gamer. She rose to fame through her engaging gameplay videos of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Her endearing personality and genuine enthusiasm for the game have garnered her a large and dedicated fanbase, making her a beloved figure within the gaming community.

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April 2, 1936: Shirley Curry's Birth

On April 2, 1936, Shirley Curry, known as Skyrim Grandma, was born. She later became a popular YouTuber and gamer known for her Skyrim gameplay videos.

1991: Retirement from Kmart

In 1991, at the age of 55, Shirley Curry retired after working for several years as an associate in a women's clothing department of Kmart.

1996: Introduction to Video Games

In 1996, Shirley Curry was introduced to video games when her son taught her how to play Civilization II.

2011: Joining YouTube

In 2011, Shirley Curry joined YouTube to follow gaming channels.

2015: First Skyrim Gameplay Upload

In 2015, Shirley Curry uploaded her first Skyrim gameplay video on YouTube.

2020: YouTube Subscriber Milestone

By 2020, Shirley Curry had over 900,000 subscribers on YouTube.

2022: Stroke and Recovery

In 2022, Shirley Curry suffered a stroke while sleeping, leading to memory loss related to her gaming experiences. She began her recovery and received support, including flowers from Bethesda Softworks.

2022: Surpassing 1 Million Subscribers and Gold Play Button

In 2022, Shirley Curry surpassed 1 million subscribers on YouTube and was awarded a Gold Play Button by YouTube.

September 22, 2024: Retirement from Gaming Videos

On September 22, 2024, Shirley Curry announced her retirement from creating gaming videos, citing age, physical health challenges, and creation burnout.