Ariana Grande is mourning a deep personal loss. On Tuesday, June 17, the pop icon shared that her cherished grandmother, Marjorie “Nonna” Grande, had passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99. Ariana reposted a touching tribute from her mom, Joan, who called Marjorie the heart of their family. Surrounded by loved ones in her final days, Nonna left behind a legacy of love and strength that the family is now holding close.
Ariana Grande shares that her Nonna, Marjorie Grande, has sadly passed away at the age of 99. pic.twitter.com/StF4M47Bmt
— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 17, 2025
Taking to Instagram, she posted a photo of Nonna and her husband, Frank, on their wedding day, captioned with the word “Forever.” Nonna was one of Ariana’s biggest inspirations; she encouraged young Ari to chase the stage early on, helping spark her career by pushing her to audition for the musical Annie. Nonna was often by her side on red carpets and even appeared on Ariana’s song “Ordinary Things,” where she dropped some heartfelt wisdom about love:
“”It is very easy, and as I told her / Never go to bed without kissin’ goodnight / That’s the worst thing to do, don’t 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.”
Ariana Grande’s Nonna poses with her plaque for oldest person in history to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. pic.twitter.com/kTeAKkalL0
— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 16, 2024
Ariana Grande’s brother, Frankie, also posted a heartfelt tribute, remembering his grandmother as his “safe place” and his “best friend.” He spoke of her life lessons, unshakable hugs, and how much she shaped who he is. The Grande family is grieving, but they’re also celebrating a woman who left a major impact through the love she radiated right up until the end.
