Ariana Grande's mother, Joan, announced on June 17 that her grandmother, Marjorie Grande, had passed away peacefully at the age of 99.

Marjorie, who was affectionately called "Nonna," was Ariana's maternal grandmother.

In a statement, the family announced that Marjorie passed away surrounded by her loved ones.

Ariana Grande's Special Bond with Her Grandmother

Ariana Grande often spoke about her close relationship with her grandmother, who was also featured on Ariana's seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, released in March 2024.

Ariana teased her grandmother's appearance on the album when she posted the tracklist 10 days before the album's release. The last song, "ordinary things," featured Marjorie, making her the oldest artist to chart on Billboard's Hot 100 when the song hit No. 55.

Marjorie's Life Story

• Marjorie met her husband, Frank, when she was 11 years old.
• She had two daughters and three grandchildren.
• Marjorie believed in Ariana's talent from an early age and even had her audition for a part in a Boca Raton, Fla., production of Annie.
• She accompanied Ariana to award shows, including the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
• Marjorie got her first tattoo with Ariana when she was 93 years old.
• She was featured on Ariana's music, including the album Eternal Sunshine.
• Ariana flew to her hometown to watch Wicked with Marjorie.

For more celebrity news, check out:

• Uma Thurman Opens Up About Her Decision to Step Away from Action Films After Kill Bill
• Tyreek Hill Claps Back After Noah Lyles Reveals Their Race Was Canceled
• Ellen Pompeo Reveals She Was Cut from Film Due to Kate Winslet's Stellar Performance