Ariana Grande’s Grandmother Marjorie ‘Nonna’ Grande Useless at 99

The Grande household is mourning a devastating loss … Ariana and Frankie‘s beloved grandmother, Marjorie — affectionately recognized by her well-known grandchildren as “Nonna” — has died.

The information was shared by Ariana and Frankie’s mother, Joan, in an emotional Instagram put up on Tuesday. Joan revealed Marjorie died peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her household. Joan described how her mother lived “an extraordinary life,” calling the loss “devastating” for his or her tight-knit household.

Marjorie was a pillar of energy and help for each siblings all through their careers within the leisure business. Whether or not cheering them on from the viewers or providing recommendation behind the scenes, Nonna was by no means removed from their highlight.

In one in all her final recognized cherished moments along with her granddaughter, Ariana and her boyfriend Ethan Slater made a particular journey to Florida so Nonna might see “Wicked” within the theater collectively.

Frankie honored his grandmother with an emotional tribute on social media, writing, “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 not give a single f*** 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.”

He continued, “You always called me the apple of your eye, Nonna, and you have always been mine,” including “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.”