Ariana Grande's mom Joan announced on June 17 that the singer's "Nonna" had "passed peacefully" Ariana Grande's had a special bond with her "Nonna," Marjorie Grande. On June 17, the singer's mother Joan announced in an Instagram Stories that Marjorie had died at 99 years old.

Ariana Grande announced Tuesday that her grandmother Marjorie Grande, known to the singer’s many fans as Nonna, has died. She was 99.

We thank you for your love, support and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life,” the Grande family shared on social media.