Christina Grimmie’s mother, Tina Grimmie, has passed away after years of fighting breast cancer.
On September 2, an emotional statement was published to Instagram confirming the news.
It read: “While this is a bittersweet moment for us as a family, particularly after losing Christina two years ago, we rejoice at the thought that Tina and Christina are united once again…”
The statement goes on to describe Tina, who is affectionately known as Mama Grimme amongst fans, as a “powerful and shining example of motherhood”.
Prior to Christina’s death in 2014, the singer frequently spoke about her mother’s battle with breast cancer.