Marjorie Grande, singer Ariana Grande's grandmother, dies at 99
Singer Ariana Grande announced that her beloved grandmother, Marjorie "Nonna" Grande, has died at the age of 99. In an emotional Instagram post, she shared that she and her family are devastated. The Grande family confirmed her death on Tuesday.The Grande family's official statement read, "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 (sic)."advertisementRead the post here:
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Ariana Grande paid tribute to her Nonna by sharing a heartfelt photo from her grandparents' wedding day, simply captioned, "Forever."Check out the post here:
Photo: Instagram/Ariana Grande
Marjorie 'Nonna' Grande was the cherished matriarch of the Grande family and held a special place in Ariana's life from the very beginning.At age 99, she remained a vibrant and supportive presence, discovering her granddaughter Ariana's early talent, encouraging her to audition for 'Annie', and accompanying her to award shows, Broadway trips, and even getting her first tattoo at 93.advertisementShe also shared the stage with Ariana during her 2018 performance of 'God is a woman'.Beyond her loving influence, Nonna also made music history: in April 2024, her warm voice closed out Ariana's album 'EternalSunshine' on the track 'Ordinary Things,' making her the oldest person ever on the Billboard Hot 100.Must Watch
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