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Ariana Grande Honours Grandfather With 'My Everything' Performance

The singer paid tribute to her grandfather at the Stand Up For Cancer fundraiser...

Ariana Grande wowed fans at the Stand Up To Cancer fundraiser, which aired in the US last night (5 September).

The singer gave an emotional rendition of My Everything at the annual charity event, and told her followers that her performance was dedicated to her grandfather who had recently passed away from cancer.

Before she took to the stage, the former Disney star posted on Twitter: "Supporting a cause that is near and dear to my heart. Tonight I'm singing for grandps! I miss u."

She also responded to the charity itself, tweeting: "thank u for having me and for the work u do."

supporting a cause that is near & dear to my heart. tonight I'm singing for grandps! i miss u #StandUpToCancer @su2c http://t.co/F2reRZG4dt

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) September 5, 2014

thank u for having me & for the work u do “@SU2C: We stand up with @ArianaGrande & her beloved grandfather who she recently lost to cancer"

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) September 6, 2014

After a heartfelt performance of the title track from her album, the singer opened up about her emotions.

"Sobbed my eyes out as soon as I got back", she tweeted.

"[I don't know] how he was just here and now he's not and I'm singing a song in his honor."

The Problem singer was clearly touched by her fans' support on the social networking site, and responded to some of their kind comments.

tru. thank u loves “@datgrandegirl: @ArianaGrande he is always there w you baby, he's watching you from heaven!! he loves you just as much”

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) September 6, 2014

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