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Marjorie ‘Nonna’ Grande, Ariana Grande’s Beloved Matriarch, Dies at 99

Her guest spot on “Ordinary Things” at age 98 made her the oldest person to appear on the Billboard Hot 100

Marjorie Grande and Ariana Grande attend the 2016 Time 100 Gala, Time's Most Influential People In The World at Jazz At Lincoln Center at the Time Warner Center on April 26, 2016 in New York City.
(From left) Ariana Grande and Marjorie 'Nonna' Grande at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Ariana Grande attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards with her grandmother, Marjorie Grande, on Aug. 24, 2014 in Inglewood, CA.
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Overview

  • Marjorie Grande passed away peacefully at her Florida home on June 17, surrounded by family and loved ones.
  • The Grande family released a statement expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support and asking for privacy as they honor her extraordinary life.
  • Frankie Grande shared an emotional tribute on social media, recalling her lessons on unconditional love, family bonds and personal resilience.
  • Nonna’s voice closes the track “Ordinary Things” on Ariana’s 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, a cameo that set a record when it entered the Hot 100 at No. 55.
  • She had long accompanied Ariana to major events—from the 2014 VMAs to onstage performances—and joined her for a special screening of Wicked in Boca Raton last November.