Bruno Mars mother, Bernadette Hernandez, died suddenly on Saturday of a brain aneurysm, the Associated Press
reports. Hernandez was 55 years old.
Hernandez, a hula dancer in
Honolulu, migrated from the Phillipines and was instrumental in
nurturing her son's musical talents. Bruno Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez, is one of six children and performed
with his family in a band called The Love Notes while growing up in
Hawaii.
His mother was also a singer, and exposed her children at a
young age to artists like Michael Jackson, The Isley Brothers and The Temptations. The early education has clearly impacted Mars' musical style today. The Grammy-winning artist was scheduled to embark on a U.S. tour later
this month.
No word on whether it will proceed as scheduled.
Another groundbreaking artist, Andre 3000 of Outkast, lost his mother earlier last week. Sharon Benjamin-Hodo died in her sleep in Atlanta, Georgia a day after his 38th birthday.
Another groundbreaking artist, Andre 3000 of Outkast, lost his mother earlier last week. Sharon Benjamin-Hodo died in her sleep in Atlanta, Georgia a day after his 38th birthday.
Source: BET
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