Ariana Grande's Grandfather Dies [Instagram Photos] '#RIPGrandpaGrande' Trends On Twitter, Fans Support 'Problem' Songstress As She Mourns Loss
International pop star and new host of MTV's Total Ariana Live, Ariana Grande bid farewell to her beloved grandfather, affectionately called "Grandpa Grande" by fans, after he passed away. Her recent posts on Twitter and Instagram welcomed fans into her final days with him, so her followers this week started a trend on Twitter in support of the singer's mourning. "#RIPGrandpaGrande" is filling up the social media site as we speak.
Grandpa Grande had his own Twitter account, which he used to gush about how proud he always was of his talented granddaughter. Take a look at some of his tweets here!
"Thank you for your continuous love and light over the past few weeks. We did lose my favorite person to ever exist yesterday, my grandpa," Ariana tweeted this week. "If only y'all knew how amazing he was. My heart hurts so much. It's beyond broken, but I got to hold his hand and watch him find his peace. This is the hardest thing imaginable but I'm so grateful that I got to spend this time with him and my family, taking care of him and loving him. We thank you so much for the continuous love."
Here are some of her recent Instagram posts celebrating her time with her grandfather:
And here are some fan reactions to the sad news, eventually leading to the new trending hashtag on Twitter:
I love seeing all the fanbase a giving ariana love and support it's truly an amazing thing to see #RIPGrandpaGrande
— r.i.p grandpa grande (@_qualitygrande) July 23, 2014
Ariana always picked us up when we fell down,now its time to do the same for Ariana #StayStrongAriana #RIPGrandpaGrande — (@flatlinebutera) July 23, 2014
#RIPGrandpaGrande always in our hearts, forever on our minds, never ever forgotten, love u forever and ever
— SCUMMY (@assianaslays) July 23, 2014
such a beautiful family. sending all my love to Ariana, Joan, Frankie & Nonna. #RIPGrandpaGrande pic.twitter.com/J6eGMdXqho — anna â (@buteracandles) July 23, 2014