‘Devastated’ Ariana Grande announces the death of beloved family member

Ariana Grande has announced the death of her grandmother, Marjorie ‘Nonna’ Grande, aged 99 years old. On Tuesday, the 31-year-old pop star reshared a statement originally posted by her mother, Joan Grande, confirming the loss.

‘We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away,’ read the note, signed by Ariana and her family.

‘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.’

The family added, ‘We thank you for your love, support, and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life.’

Ariana shared a particularly close bond with her grandmother, who she referred to affectionately as ‘Nonna.’