Pop sensation Ariana Grande and her relatives are mourning the loss of the Wicked star’s cherished grandmother. Marjorie Grande, endearingly known as ‘Nonna’ to Ariana and her sibling Frankie Grande, was 99.
Breaking the heart-wrenching news on her Instagram Stories tonight, Ariana, 31, shared a message from her mum, Joan Grande, revealing Marjorie’s passing. “We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away,” the statement signed by Ariana and her kin read.
Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed away peacefully in her home and was surrounded by family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks. We thank you for your love, support, and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life.”
Ariana frequently posted about her treasured Nonna on social media and even accompanied her to a screening of her film, Wicked, last November. The Thank U, Next chart-topper faced an awkward query about her grandma on the red carpet at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, where her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked snagged her a nomination for best female actor in a supporting role, reports the Mirror.
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At the glitzy bash in January, the famed pop star and actress was quizzed about who she first informed upon hearing of her nomination. Ariana revealed that her mother, Joan Grande, was the initial confidante.
The interviewer was visibly shocked that Ariana hadn’t rung her grandmother, Nonna, first. When probed about whether her grandmother was still with us, Ariana confirmed: “Yeah, my Nonna. She’s 99 [years old]. Nonna was second and then yeah, Cynthia and my acting coach Nancy Banks, who I just called on the way over here.”
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Fans were gobsmacked by the interviewer’s tactless query. One irate user blasted, “WHY WOULD THE INTERVIEWER ASK IF SHES STILL ALIVE [loudly crying face emoji],” while another exclaimed: “IS SHE STILL ALIVE? ? ? ? ? ? don’t do nonna like that.”
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Following the announcement of Nonna’s passing, Ariana’s brother penned a heartfelt homage to his late grandmother. Accompanying a montage of photos with his cherished Nonna, the singer addressed his followers: “Dearest Nonna, How can I ever thank you enough for the countless lessons you wove into my heart over the years?”.
“You taught me how to love without conditions, how to dominate a three-card poker table, how to never ever take a bad picture, how to light up a dinner party just by being in the room, how to give the warmest, safest hugs, how to stand in my truth unapologetically, how to not give a single f*ck about what anyone thinks, and most importantly, how to show up for family in a way so deep, so unwavering, that I promise you: I will carry that torch fiercely in your absence. No question. No option.
“You always called me the apple of your eye, Nonna and you have always been mine. A best friend. My safe place. I honestly don’t know how this world turns without you in it, but I do know this: I know you so well, I will never have to wonder what you’d say or think in any situation. Your voice, your love, your spirit is forever part of me. So in that way, we’ll never be apart.
“I love you endlessly, my sweet Nonna. I miss you more than words can hold. My heart is shattered, but I feel you watching over me, already so proud of everything I’ve done and all that is about to come. “Thank you for every moment, every lesson, every hug, every belly laugh. Until we meet again, and we will, please kiss Grandpa and Aunt Judy for me, and tell them how much I love and miss them too. Forever your apple.”
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