Bruno Mars’ mother dies at 55

Jun 2, 2013 9:51 PM PHT

Rappler.com

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Bruno Mars' mother passes away at 55 due to brain aneurysm

BRUNO MARS' MOTHER PASSES AWAY. Bernadette Hernandez dies at the age of 55. Photo from the Bruno Mars Facebook page

MANILA, Philippines – Bernadette Hernandez, mother of Grammy-winning pop singer Bruno Mars, died June 1 (June 2 MNL) in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to a report by the Associated Press.

A publicist for Mars’ label, Atlantic Records, reported that Hernandez died of brain aneurysm. She was 55.

Mars’ mother, a Filipina, was a singer and hula dancer.

Mars is resposible for hits “Just The Way You Are,” “Grenade,” “Marry You,” and “When I Was Your Man.”

In 2011, the half-Filipino singer, born Peter Hernandez, held a two-night concert in Manila and Cebu, accompanied by his mother.

Watch Bernadette Hernandez talk about her son’s Philippine concert here:

– Rappler.com