The singer took to Instagram to announce the death of and pay emotional tribute to her great-grandma, who passed away on Sunday morning, May 29.
- May 30, 2016
AceShowbiz - Demi Lovato is mourning the death of her great-grandmother, who passed away over the Memorial Day weekend. The singer took to Instagram Sunday evening, May 29 to announce the sad news and pay moving tribute to "the world's most special woman" whom she calls Mimaw.
Lovato posted a black-and-white photo of her sleeping next to her great-grandma in what looks like a hospital bed. "This morning I lost my world and the world's most special woman. I miss her more than words can even describe," she wrote in the caption. "There is an emptiness in my heart that only her spirit can fill and I pray that I will feel her by my side every single day until we meet again."
She went on to praise her beloved family member, saying, "She held on when she lost the love of her life.. The one she was married to for 53 years. She smiled even though she lost a son just this year. She told everyone she loved them every single chance she got and she joked even when her strokes left her unable to speak properly."
She also said that though they're "70 years apart," they "were so close that I never knew it was possible that anyone could have the bond that we shared." Lovato concluded her post, "Mimaw, I hope you are with Papa now.. I hate that I can't hear your voice but I love that you are no longer in pain. I love you so much and I miss you more than anyone could ever imagine... Rest in peace and most importantly rest in the Lord."
Prior to her great-grandmother's passing, Lovato had shared on Instagram several pictures of them together. She posted more photos of her Mimaw after announcing her passing. Her fans immediately flooded her social media pages with condolences and messages of support for the 23-year-old songbird and her family.