HITMAKER Ariana Grande is heartbroken as she reveals her beloved ‘matriarch’ grandma has died.
Taking to her Instagram stories today, Ariana revealed the heartbreaking news to her millions of followers.

Ariana Grande’s grandmother has passed away[/caption]
The stunning hitmaker was very close to her nonna[/caption]
Ariana, who has long called her gran Nonna, which means grandma in Italian, is “devastated” by Marjorie’s passing.
A statement shared on Ariana’s Instagram, written by the Grande family, read: “We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away.”
It continued: “Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks.
“We thank you for your love, support and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life.”
Marjorie was and is hugely loved by Ariana’s fans, with the Grammy winner often sharing snaps of her and her nonna online.
In 2016, Ariana even imitated her nonna on The Tonight Show as she watched on from the audience.
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