Los Angeles. – The entertainment world is mourning after confirming the death of Marjorie “Nonna” Grande, grandmother of singer Ariana Grande, at 99 years of age. The news was released by Joan Grande, the artist’s mother, through social networks.
“Nonna died in peace in her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones during each moment of her last weeks,” Joan said in an emotional message posted on Instagram Stories. In addition, he thanked the support and respect of the public and fans during this difficult time.
Ariana Grande, meanwhile, shared the official statement of her family but has not offered public statements so far. His brother, Frankie Grande, published a moving tribute on social networks, in which he referred to his grandmother as “the girl of your eyes.”
Nonna Grande’s legacy
Although it was not a figure of the show by itself, Nonna Grande won the affection of the public thanks to her close relationship with Ariana, who frequently showed her on social networks and paid tribute to her music.
Nonna participated in two granddaughter’s albums: in the introduction of “Bloodline” of the album Thank U, Next (2019), and in the song “Ordinary Things” of the most recent album Eternal Sunshine (2024). Thanks to this last collaboration, Nonna made history by becoming the oldest artist to appear in the Billboard Hot 100, a record that previously belonged to Fred Stobaugh since 2013.
Nonna’s departure leaves a deep emptiness in Ariana’s life and her family, but also a legacy of love, tenderness and family connection that touched the hearts of millions of followers worldwide.
Rest in peace, Nonna Grande.
