Bruce Springsteen’s mother Adele dies at 98 — 13 years after Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Bruce Springsteen’s mother has died.

The iconic rockstar, 74, announced on Instagram Thursday that his beloved mom, Adele, died Wednesday at the age of 98 — 13 years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

He shared a heartwarming video of the pair dancing together to announce the news along with a poignant caption that included lyrics from his 1988 song, “The Wish,” which was written for her.

“I remember in the morning mom hearing your alarm clock ring,” he penned.

“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.”

Bruce Springsteen’s mother, Adele, died Wednesday at the age of 98. WireImage Her death came 13 years after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. WireImage

He continued, “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.”

Adele was known for being a supportive mother who could frequently be found dancing to her son’s songs as he performed on stage — and oftentimes on stage with him.

Springsteen announced the news on Instagram Thursday with a video of the pair dancing. Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation He captioned the heartwarming footage with the lyrics to his 1988 song, “The Wish,” which his mom inspired. Matt Borkowski/BFA.com

In fact, the Instagram account for The Stone Pony, an Asbury Park, N.J. music venue that Springsteen frequented as a rising music artist, praised her for always cheering him on and busting a move with him.

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“Our condolences Bruce and whole family. Sad news,” the account commented under the rockstar’s death announcement.

“We will remember the great moments seeing Bruce dancing with Adele in the concerts. And the incredible shows in Broadway.”

“Our heart and our better wishes of strong. ❤️.”

Adele and Springsteen were always close and she joined him on stage several times throughout his career. Tribune News Service via Getty Images She was last spotted on stage with him at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in 2016. Tribune News Service via Getty Images

E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt shared a similar sentiment on X, calling Adele “The Matriarch of our family and an unrelenting source of inspiring positive energy.”

“One of a kind,” he continued. “She will always be there for us. Dancing in the audience.”

During a “Springsteen on Broadway” show in July 2021, the “Dancing in the Dark” hitmaker emotionally recalled his mother’s “jolly old soul” and her passion for dance, as reported by Today.

“My mother loves to dance,” he began.

“She’s 95 and she’s 10 years into Alzheimer’s and that’s taken a lot away from us,” Springsteen said during a 2021 performance. “But the need to dance hasn’t left her.” Corbis via Getty Images

“She grew up in the ’40s … [with] the big bands and the swing bands, and that was a time when dancing was an existential act.”

“She’s 95 and she’s 10 years into Alzheimer’s and that’s taken a lot away from us,” Springsteen continued, “but the need to dance hasn’t left her.”

“She can’t speak. She can’t stand. She can’t feed herself. But when she sees me, there is always a smile … and there’s still a kiss.”

In 2020, the Boss noted that his mom remained in “very good spirits.” Getty Images for NARAS

“And there’s a sound which she makes when she sees me. It’s just the sound but I know it means, ‘I love you,'” he further explained.

A year prior, the Boss told AARP that he felt “lucky” Adele remained in “very good spirits.”

“She can’t really speak, but you know when you see her, she still moves to rhythm if you create rhythm or put music on, and she’s happy,” he said.

“She can’t really speak, but you know when you see her, she still moves to rhythm if you create rhythm or put music on, and she’s happy,” he told AARP. WireImage

In 2018, Adele proved she still had her moves when she arrived at Asbury Park’s Wonder Bar to catch a show by Eddie Testa Band, according to AP News.

She and the Grammy winner reportedly danced to two songs before the power cut out, ending their fun early.

In 2012, Adele joined Springsteen on stage at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to sing and dance to “Twist and Shout,” and appeared to be having the time of her life.

Adele is survived by Springsteen, her two daughters, Pamela and Virginia, and several other family members. Europa Press via Getty Images

A few years later, she was back on stage with her son to rock out to “Ramrod” at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Adele’s other surviving children include her daughters, Pamela Springsteen and Virginia Shave.

Her husband and Springsteen’s father, Douglas, died in 1998.