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2 days ago
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Ariana Grande's beloved grandma ‘Nonna' dead at 99
Ariana Grande's beloved grandma Marjorie Grande, whom she affectionately called 'Nonna,' has died. She was 99 years old. 'We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away,' read a family statement posted to the singer's Instagram Stories on Tuesday. 'Marjorie 'Nonna' Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks. 'We thank you for your love, support, and respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life,' they concluded. The '7 Rings' songstress, 31, has enjoyed a long and close relationship with her grandmother, who has attended several awards shows with the pop star in the past. In October 2024, Ariana and her family, including her brother, Frankie Grande, came together to celebrate the matriarch's 99th birthday. 'Happy 99th birthday to the Queen… NONNA! 9⃣9⃣ I love you so much and I couldn't feel more blessed to celebrate this unbelievable milestone with you and our beautiful family,' Frankie wrote on Instagram alongside their sweet family photo. 'Wow. Happy happy happy Birthday! I love you with all of my heart! ' Last year, Marjorie made history as the oldest person to ever appear on the Billboard Hot 100 after Ariana featured her on 'Ordinary Things,' which appears on the 2024 album, 'Eternal Sunshine.' Nonna's voice appears at the end of the song as she answers Ariana's question: 'How can I tell if I'm in the right relationship?' 'Never go to bed without kissing goodnight. That's the worst thing to do,' Marjorie says on the song. 'Don't ever ever ever do that. And if you can't, and if you don't feel comfortable doing it, you're in the wrong place. Get out.' Marjorie also had uncredited features on Ariana's 2013 song 'daydreamin'' as well as 2019's 'bloodline.' Back in November, the two-time Grammy winner celebrated her performance as Glinda in 'Wicked' by flying to her hometown of Boca Raton, Fla., to watch the blockbuster film with Marjorie, Frankie and Ariana's boyfriend, Ethan Slater. 'Flew to boca for a day to watch with Nonna at the movie theater I grew up going to every weekend, Cinemark 20 in Boca,' Ariana shared on her Instagram Stories at the time, per People. 'Thrilled to report that when the sugar glider had her drum solo nonna exclaimed loudly 'oh I LOVE that' @jonmchu,' she wrote on another photo, tagging the film's director. Marjorie — who is the mother of Ariana's mom, Joan — famously encouraged her granddaughter's talent from an early age. In 2014, the matriarch shared that she once urged the singer to audition for a part in a Boca Raton production of 'Annie.' 'I said, you know, Ariana could do that,' she shared on 'Today,' according to People. 'She became the star. She auditioned, and she became Annie.'
Pink Villa
2 days ago
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- Pink Villa
Did You Know Ariana Grande's Nonna Majorie Was Oldest Artist Ever on Billboard Hot 100? Singer, Brother Frankie Mourn
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual's death. Ariana Grande and her brother Frankie Grande are mourning the loss of their beloved grandmother, Marjorie 'Nonna' Grande, who passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99. The Grande family announced the news in a heartfelt statement on social media on Tuesday, June 17. "We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away," read the message from Ariana's mother, Joan Grande. "Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks." The family also expressed gratitude for the support they've received: "We thank you for your love, support and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life." Ariana Grande honors 'Nonna' with a touching throwback post Ariana Grande paid tribute to her grandmother with a black-and-white photo from Marjorie's wedding to her late husband, Frank Grande. The singer captioned the emotional Instagram post with just one word: "forever." Marjorie Grande, affectionately known as 'Nonna,' had a close relationship with the pop star and played a special role in her life and career. She appeared on stage with Ariana in 2018 during her God Is a Woman performance alongside Joan and her cousin Lani. Ariana's brother Frankie Grande also shared his love for their grandmother with a moving Instagram post. 'I love you endlessly, my sweet Nonna,' he wrote. '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.' Frankie included photos and memories that captured their bond and showed the special connection he had with Marjorie. Marjorie Grande wasn't just a family figure; she also left a mark on Ariana's musical legacy. At 98, she became the oldest person to ever appear on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to her feature on the track Ordinary Things from Ariana's Eternal Sunshine album, which debuted at No. 55 in April 2024. Ariana celebrated the moment on Instagram, writing: 'Celebrating the one and only, most beautiful Nonna who has now made history for being the senior most person to ever appear on the @billboard Hot100. We love and thank you.' Marjorie was often seen supporting Ariana's work. When Wicked was released in 2024, Ariana flew to her hometown of Boca Raton, Florida, to watch the film with her grandmother. Marjorie is survived by her daughters Joan and Judy, her grandchildren Ariana, Frankie, and Lani, and a legacy of love that continues through her family's memories and music.
India Today
3 days ago
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- India Today
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 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: Photo: Instagram/Ariana Grande 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 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 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 Watch
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3 days ago
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Ariana Grande mourns passing of grandmother Nonna
Ariana Grande and her family announced on Wednesday that her grandmother, Marjorie Grande, called by the singer and her fans as Nonna, has passed away. She was 99 years old. The "Wicked" star shared her mother Joan's statement about their "beloved matriarch" on her Instagram Stories. 'Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks.' The Grande family also thanked everybody for the love and support, and for respecting their privacy 'as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life.' Ariana also shared a photo of Donna on what looks like her wedding day and captioned it, "Forever." Nonna was a central figure in Ariana's life. She was spotted at various events with Ariana and was featured in her song 'Ordinary Things,' from the album 'Eternal Sunshine.' The song appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and made Nonna the oldest person on the chart. Ariana stars as Glinda the Good in 'Wicked' and its sequel, 'Wicked: For Good.' She was nominated for her first Oscar for her work in the first movie. Her song, 'Supernatural,' also recently went viral for being the soundtrack to the Kim Seon Ho smile trend. More of her many hits include "7 Rings," "We Can't Be Friends," "Dangerous Woman," and "One Last Time." —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Ariana Grande mourns beloved Nonna
Ariana Grande's grandmother has died. The Wicked actress has shared the sad news that her beloved Nonna, Marjorie Grande, has passed away at the age of 99, having spent her final moments surrounded by her family and friends. Ariana shared a family statement on her Instagram account on Tuesday (16.06.25) which 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 weeks. "We thank you for your love, support and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life. Love, The Grandes.' Ariana later shared a photo of her grandparents on their wedding day, which she simply captioned: "Forever." Her brother Frankie Grande also paid tribute to their elderly relative. He wrote on Instagram: '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.' Marjorie became the eldest artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 last year when she featured on Ordinary Things, the closing track of her granddaughter's album, eternal sunshine. At the time, Ariana shared a photo of her grandmother posing with a plaque of the record and wrote on Instagram: 'celebrating the one and only, most beautiful Nonna who has now made history for being the senior most person to ever appear on the @billboard Hot100 (sic)" Marjorie often accompanied the 31-year-old star to red carpet events, and when Ariana was named Billboard Woman of the Year in 2018, the pair got matching tattoos. The matriarch had the word "Ciccio" inked on the inside of her left ring finger as a touching tribute to Ariana's late grandfather - and Nonna took the pain like a pro. In Ariana's Instagram Story from the tattoo parlour at the time, she said: "I feel fine." Quipping: "I've had a little bit more excitement than this! You don't know what pain is!" Once the tattoo was complete, the room - including the pop star's brother Frankie - applauded Marjorie as Ariana's excited dog Toulouse jumped on her lap. The No Tears Left to Cry singer - who already has an extensive collection of body art - also got inked by her usual tattoo artist Mira Mariah, adding a crescent moon, stars and the sun to her hand. Mariah wrote alongside the ink on her profile on the photo-sharing app: "for the woman of the year. (sic)"
