The woman, of Italian origins, passed away at the age of 98. In a touching video she dances happily with her son
Adele Zerillimother of Bruce Springsteen and originally from Vico Equense, in the province of Naples, she died at the age of 98 years old. Adele was the wife of Douglas Frederick Springsteen (who died in 1998) and mother of three children, Bruce, Virginia and Pamela. The sad news of her death, which occurred on January 31st, was announced by Springsteen himself on Instagram, with a touching video in which he dances with her to the notes of a Glenn Miller song. Unknown at the moment causes of death; however, the singer-songwriter revealed in 2021 that his mother had been struggling with a serious illness for years.
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Adele Zerilli, daughter of emigrants to the United States, had had to face the battle against the Alzheimer’s disease, a challenge that deeply shocked her and her family, with whom she had a special relationship. And her exceptional bond with her son was evident not only in the private sphere, but also publicly. On several occasions, Adele was went on stage during the Boss concerts, sharing moments of joy and music with his son. Adele’s recent death prompted Bruce Springsteen to release a touching song tribute on Instagram.
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In the video published on social media, Bruce Springsteen dances with his mother to the tune of In the Mood by Glenn Miller, accompanied by the words of his song The Wish. The text evokes sweet memories and shared moments between a son and a mother, and the protective role of the latter. It is a tribute to the maternal figure that conveys an infinite sense of gratitude and affection, and which ultimately celebrates family bonds and memories.
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