Rest In Peace!!! Deon Derrico Mourns Beloved Mother GG (Marian Derrico) After Her Brave Battle With Lung Cancer
The Derrico family and fans around the world are mourning after receiving heartbreaking news: Marian “GG” Derrico has peacefully passed away following her long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Known lovingly as GG — Grandma GG — she was a central heartbeat of the hit TLC series Doubling Down With the Derricos, inspiring viewers with her warmth, humor, and fierce love for her grandchildren.
According to the family’s statement, GG spent her final moments surrounded by her children and many of her beloved grandchildren. Even in her last days, she was described as calm, graceful, and determined to uplift those around her — the same way she lived her entire life.
GG’s journey with cancer touched countless people. Her strength during chemotherapy, her optimism in the face of devastating uncertainty, and her refusal to let illness define her made her a symbol of resilience. Fans often called her “the soul of the show,” admiring how she balanced vulnerability with incredible inner power.
Friends and family shared that GG spent her final weeks reflecting on her life, expressing gratitude for her children — especially her son Deon — and the growing family she cherished so deeply. Her connection with the Derrico grandchildren was one of her most meaningful joys; she was the light in their lives, the storyteller, the comforter, and the source of unconditional love.
In this tribute, the Derrico family thanks fans for years of prayers, encouragement, and support, acknowledging how much it meant to GG during her health journey. They ask that people honor her memory by spreading kindness, helping one another, and finding strength in moments of hardship — just as GG always did.
Though her physical presence is gone in this story, GG’s spirit, love, and wisdom will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched.
