'He was wonderful for my sister': Ariana Grande's heartbroken brother remembers Mac Miller

Ariana's brother, Frankie Grande, said the late rapper had been a pillar of strength for him as he battled his own demon of substance abuse

Ariana Grande's brother shared an emotional tribute to honor her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller. Thirty five-year-old Frankie Grande took to social media to post a heartfelt tribute to the late rapper who passed away due to an apparent overdose on September 7.

Frankie posted the tribute on Miller's Instagram and wrote, "I am beyond heartbroken over Malcolm’s death. He was a good friend and was wonderful to my sister". Mac Miller and Ariana Grande had dated for around two years before they split up earlier this year. Frankie has also struggled with substance abuse just as Mac had. He shared how the rapper would always encourage and advise him to get sober. 

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