Ariana Grande remembers Mac Miller in black and white Instagram tribute

Pop sensation Ariana Grande has posted an online tribute to her late ex-boyfriend Mac Miller.

The 'Dang!' rapper – who dated Grande for around two years – was pronounced dead at the scene after being found at his home in San Fernando Valley on September 7.

Marking her first post on social media since the news broke, Ariana posted a caption-free black and white picture of Miller as he sits on some grass peering up at the camera.

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The post follows after Ariana disabled her Instagram comments over the weekend as trolls began blaming her for his passing.

Ariana and Mac Miller broke up amicably earlier this year, with the singer tweeting after their break-up: "I have cared for him and tried to support his sobriety and prayed for his balance for years."

Grande is now engaged to comedian Pete Davidson.

Miller's family confirmed his death in a statement, sharing: "Malcolm McCormick, known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26.

"He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers. Please respect our privacy. There are no further details as to the cause of his death at this time."

A wave of tributes coursed their way through Twitter after celebrities and fans heard of Miller's tragic passing, with Snoop Dogg posting: "So sad u gone home young Mac I had to post this to smile and think about the good Time we had on the set of this movie man god bless ya family. Pittsburg we lost a real one today."

Jaden Smith later contributed: "Long Live Mac Miller, Rest In Peace We Love You."

Shawn Mendes, James Corden, Chance the Rapper, Missy Elliott and more all shared tributes on social media.

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