The big family is mourning. On Tuesday afternoon, June 17, Singer Ariana Grande reported the unfortunate death of her grandmother, Marjorie “Nonna” Big, At 99 years of age. According to the shared statement via social networks, The woman “He died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones.”
“We are devastated to share that The dear matriarch of our family has died“read in the publication. “Marjorie (Nonna) largely died peacefully at home and She was surrounded by her family and loved ones during each moment of her last weeks. We thank you for your love, support and Respect for our privacy while we cry and celebrate its beautiful and extraordinary life”
Who was Marjorie “Nonna” Grande?
Marjorie “Nonna” was the matriarch of the big family. Nonna met her husband, Frank, From 11 yearsbut it wasn’t until This ended his military service that married. The marriage had two daughters, Judy and Joan, being the latter Ariana’s mother and Frankie Grande. Judy only had a daughter, LANI.
According to the woman in 2014 for Todayit was she who discovered Ariana’s artistic side, So suggested audition for the work Annie. “I said, you know, Ariana could do that. He became the star. Audition and became Annie”, The woman recalled at that time.
Once Ariana reached stardom globally, “Nonna”It became a constant face in the singer’s appearancesperforming as one of the largest supports of the superstar. His grandmother used to accompany her various eventsincluded Important awards ceremonies.
One of his last public appearances was In November 2024, When Ariana returned to her hometown in Boca Mouse, Florida, to A special projection of ‘WICKED‘. The interpreter of ‘7 rings‘He saw the movie in the company of his “Nonna”And the rest of his family, as well as his current boyfriend, Ethan Slaterwho It also goes on the tape.
“Nonna”, The oldest person to appear the Billboard Hot 100
Thanks to Your participation in “Ordinary Things” of Ariana’s seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine”, Marjorie became The oldest person to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 list. In this song, “Nonna”Lends his voice to answer a question raised by his granddaughter.
“How can I know if I am in the right relationship?” Ariana asks, to which “Nonna” reply: “Never go to sleep without giving good night with a kiss. That is the worst thing you can do. Never, never, never do that. And if you can’t, and if you don’t feel comfortable, you are in the wrong place. Get out of there”
Marjorie had 98 years at the time of that collaboration. In the past, “Nonna”He also lent his voice to other star successesas “Daydreamin‘” and “Bloodline”
Rest in peace Marjorie “Nonna” Big.
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