The Bieber family is grappling with a profound loss. Bruce Dale, the grandfather of pop superstar Justin Bieber, peacefully passed away at the age of 80 on April 24 at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth in Ontario,

Justin Bieber wrote a lengthy tribute to maternal grandfather Bruce Dale in a social media post April 26, saying "I can’t wait to see u again soon."

Dale, father of Bieber’s mom, Pattie Mallette, was a longtime supporter of his grandson’s career. He appeared in Bieber’s 2011 documentary, Never Say Never, and shared memories during a 2018 interview at the Stratford Perth Museum, which featured an exhibit dedicated to the pop star.