John Legend Mourns Passing of Beloved Grandma in Heartfelt Message

John Legend has suffered a loss.

The 42-year-old entertainer took to his Instagram on Tuesday (February 2) to reveal that his grandmother Marjorie had passed away earlier in the day.

“My beautiful grandmother, Marjorie Maxine Stephens, left this world early this morning, just a few days after her 91st birthday,” John wrote. “We are so grateful for the life she lived, for the love she shared with her many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and beyond. She was the most caring and conscientious grandmother you could imagine. She still sent us all birthday cards with cash until her final days.”

“She hosted our yearly Christmas celebrations until we literally couldn’t fit in her little pink house on Heard Avenue in Springfield, Ohio,” John continued. “She was active and full of curiosity and energy until her final days. She always had a story to tell and words of encouragement and love. She supported us and rooted for us unconditionally. I’m so glad she got to see the fruits of all she gave us.”

Along with his sweet message, John shared several photos of his grandma, along with a cute photo of Marjorie with his daughter Luna, 4, back when she was baby.

“She got to travel the world with us, went to my first Grammys. She got to experience the successes of all her offspring,” John concluded. “We are the family we are, the individuals we are because of the love she poured into us. We are sad to lose her but most of all so appreciative of the full, blessed life she lived. May she Rest In Peace after running a great race. 💗💗💗💗💗”

Our thoughts are with John Legend and his family at this time.