Justin Bieber Shares Emotional Tribute to Grandfather Bruce Dale
Justin Bieber has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late maternal grandfather, Bruce Dale, who passed away at the age of 80. On April 26, 2025, the Canadian pop star shared an emotional throwback photo on Instagram, reminiscing about a special childhood memory with his grandpa. The touching post was accompanied by a moving tribute in the caption, where Bieber fondly remembered the cherished moments he spent with Bruce Dale.
A Special Memory with Grandpa Bruce Dale
In his Instagram post, Justin Bieber shared a rare, heartfelt photograph of himself and his late grandfather. The picture captured a young Bieber lovingly holding Bruce Dale’s face as both beamed with bright smiles. The image brought back memories of the moments the two spent together, which Justin fondly reflected upon in his tribute.
Bieber’s message in the caption was filled with warmth and humor as he recounted specific memories. He wrote, “Papa, I always took all ur money lol,” sharing a personal and lighthearted moment from his childhood. He recalled how his grandmother would give his grandfather a weekly allowance of $20, and Bieber would often convince him to spend it on snacks at hockey games. The list of snacks included “Corn nuts, skittles, gum balls, chuck a puck, slush puppies.”
Justin Bieber Reflects on Grandpa’s Humor and Hockey Memories
Justin continued to reflect on the fond memories he shared with his grandfather, mentioning his grandpa’s playful heckling of junior hockey referees. Bieber recalled the referees—Beatty, Fagon, and Flanagan—enduring Bruce Dale’s good-natured criticism during games. Bieber’s tribute also humorously acknowledged how his grandfather would voice his opinions about bad calls with no hesitation, recalling, “my grandpa wasn’t shy in letting them know that they were being pieces of shits.”
Justin Bieber’s Final Words to His Grandpa: A Loving Tribute
In the emotional caption, Bieber shared his grief and expressed how much he missed his grandfather. “I can’t wait to see u again soon in heaven,” he wrote, sharing his belief that Bruce Dale is watching over him. He jokingly added, “Until then I know ur watching down probly still heckling Beatty or Fagon for missing that cross-check call in the corner there lmfao,” a nod to their shared moments of laughter and love.
Bieber ended his tribute by expressing how much his grandpa meant to him and how he would forever cherish their time together. He concluded, “I will always remember all of the wonderful times.”
