Last week, Justin Bieber announced the sad news of the passing of his maternal grandfather, Bruce Dale, through an emotional post on Instagram. Bruce Dale had been an unconditional support for the singer since the beginning of his career, and Justin shared memories and anecdotes of their close relationship in his farewell message.
In the post, Bieber recalled moments shared with his grandfather, describing the closeness they had. He revealed that hockey was an important bond between them since he was a child. Bruce Dale used to convince Justin to buy snacks before hockey games on Friday nights, and the singer cherished the happy moments they spent together.
Although Justin Bieber did not provide specific details about his grandfather's cause of death, it is known that Bruce Dale was 80 years old and passed away on April 24 at the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth. The relationship between Justin and his grandfather was close, and Dale would often attend his grandson's concerts and events over the years.
Bruce Dale was a beloved figure in the family and will be missed by both his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dale's reserved but fair personality, diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, left an indelible mark on the life of Justin Bieber and those around him. Despite the pain of the loss, Justin Bieber expressed his love and gratitude towards his grandfather in his farewell message.
Bruce Dale's obituary, published by the Young Funeral Home in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, revealed more details about his life and legacy. Born in British Columbia in 1944, Bruce Dale leaves a void in the Bieber family, but his memory will endure in the hearts of those who loved him.