Singer Ariana Grande has announced that her beloved grandmother, Marjorie “Nonna” Grande, has died at the age of 99.
In an emotional Instagram post, the pop star shared that she and her family are devastated. The Grande family confirmed her death on Tuesday.
The Grande family’s official statement reads, “We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away. Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few week. We thank you for your love, support and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life. Love, The Grandes.”
Ariana Grande paid tribute to her Nonna by sharing a heartfelt photo from her grandparents’ wedding day, simply captioned, “Forever.”
Ariana, who often spoke publicly about her special bond with her grandmother, reposted her mother’s tribute on her own Instagram Stories. Also shared a heartfelt photo from her grandparents’ Marjorie and Frank Grande, who passed away in July 2024wedding day, simply captioned, “Forever,”.
The Grande family also expressed gratitude to everyone for their love and support, requesting privacy as they grieve and remember Marjorie’s extraordinary life.
Grandmother Marjorie Grande wasn’t just the family’s backbone, she was also a memorable figure in musical journey of Ariana. Ariana released her album ‘Eternal Sunshine’, which featured the song “Ordinary Things.” Marjorie’s voice was part of the track, making her the oldest artist to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2024.
She often celebrated their close-knit relationship, and Nonna even made music history earlier this year.
