Ariana Grande is mourning the loss of one of her most beloved family members.
The “Eternal Sunshine” singer’s maternal grandmother Majorie “Nonna” Grande died in her Florida home, Ariana’s mom Joan Grande confirmed on social media. She was 99.
“We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away,” the statement, which Ariana reshared to her own Instagram Story June 17, read. “Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of the last few weeks.”
And the statement on behalf of the family—which also includes Ariana’s 42-year-old brother Frankie Grande—concluded, “We thank you for your love, support and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life.”
Throughout her career, Ariana has spoken fondly of her bond with her grandmother—who even her fans call the Italian nickname “Nonna.” Most recently, she gushed over getting to take her grandmother to see Wicked in her hometown in Boca Raton, Florida.
