Bruno Mars Feels Grateful for Fans' Support Following Mother's Death

The 'Grenade' singer, who lost his mom from a
brain aneurysm last week, says he's 'thankful
for all the love during the most difficult time'
in his life.
Bruno Mars
spoke out for
the first time
after her
mother's death
nearly a week
ago. The 27-
year-old singer
took to Twitter
on Thursday,
June 6, to thank
his fans for their
support, saying,
"So thankful for
all the love
during the most
difficult time in
my life. Ill be back on my feet again
soon.Thats what mom wants, she told me."
Mars' mother, Bernadette Hernandez, died
from a brain aneurysm on Saturday, June 1, at
the age of 55 at the Queens Medical Center in
Honolulu, Hawaii. The Philippine-born
Bernadette came to Hawaii and worked as a
singer and hula dancer. She encouraged her
son's interest in music from a very young age.
When Mars was nominated for seven Grammys,
Hernandez said that she was so proud of his
son. "I knew this was going to happen but not
this extent," she said. "I still think of him as
my baby and keep forgetting he is a grown
man."
Mars was very close to her mother. He had her
mother's name tattooed on his shoulder. Mars
also wrote, sang and recorded a song entitled
"I Love You Mom" when he was just 4 years
old.