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.

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."

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,