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 Grammy winner penned an emotional tribute and shared a throwback photo of the pair on Instagram Justin Bieber's grandpa, Bruce Dale, has died at age 80 In an emotional Instagram tribute, Bieber remembered his grandfather buying him snacks as a kid and "heckling" referees during sporting events "I can’t wait to see u again soon in heaven,