Ariana Grande's grandmother, Marjorie Grande, whom she endearingly called Nonna, has passed away at 99.
“We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away," Ariana's mother, Joan Grande, said in a family statement posted on 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 statement added. "We thank you for your love, support and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life."
Ariana also took to social media to honor her late grandmother, sharing a photo of Marjorie during her wedding. "Forever," she wrote in the photo's caption.
Marjorie was recently featured in Ariana's album Eternal Sunshine for the song "Ordinary Things."
"She was very excited to be on the album, and she was very moved by it. She loved that she was there, and she told many stories about all the different times she's been on my album," she said in a 2024 interview on the Zach Sang Show.
Ariana's brother, Frankie Grande, also penned a heartfelt post for Marjorie following her passing.
"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," he wrote.
"You always called me the apple of your eye, Nonna and you have always been mine. A best friend. My safe place," he added. "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."