The death has been announced of Adele Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen's mother, at the age of 98.
The singer-songwriter announced his mother's passing on social media, accompanied by a video of mother and son dancing and lyrics from his song The Wish.
Bruce Springsteen wrote: "Adele Springsteen - May 4, 1925-January 31, 2024.
"I remember in the morning mom hearing your alarm clock ring. I'd lie in bed and listen to you getting ready for work, the sound of your makeup case on the sink. And the ladies at the office all lipstick, perfume and rustling skirts, how proud and happy you always looked walking home from work.
"It ain't no phone call on Sunday, flowers or a Mother's Day card. It ain't no house on the hill with a garden and a nice little yard. I've got my hot rod down on Bond Street I'm older but you'll know me in a glance. We'll find us a Little rock 'n roll bar and we'll go out and dance."
On many occasions, Bruce Springsteen has highlighted his mother's work ethic and resilience as being cornerstones of his life and career. She was a regular guest and fan-favourite at his shows.
New York-born legal secretary Adele Springsteen (née Zerilli) married Douglas Springsteen, a native of New Jersey, in February 1947, with Bruce Springsteen the eldest of their three children.
Douglas Springsteen died in 1998.
Paying tribute to Adele Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen's bandmate Steven Van Zandt tweeted: "The Matriarch of our family and an unrelenting source of inspiring positive energy. One of a kind. She will always be there for us. Dancing in the audience."
The Matriarch of our family and an unrelenting source of inspiring positive energy. One of a kind. She will always be there for us. Dancing in the audience. https://t.co/DJIe3Nr3QT
— 🕉🇺🇦🟦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) February 1, 2024
