Marie Grover, an unabashed fan of pro wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, got a big surprise for her 100th birthday Tuesday when The Rock sent her a special birthday video and serenaded her with his rendition of "Happy Birthday," KYW reported.
“I hear you’re a very big fan of mine, which I’m so honored, by the way, that you’re a fan. I believe that you’re in Philadelphia, I love Philadelphia, I’m sending you so much love and a huge congratulations on 100 years,” Johnson said in the video.
Happy 100th birthday to Grandmom Grover, I cannot begin to thank @TheRock enough for making this happen. pic.twitter.com/qZ9iOcsiJI
— Jamie Klingler (@jamieklingler) October 2, 2019
Johnson said giving birthday wishes to Grover reminded him of his own grandmother, KYW reported.
Grover, who was wearing a sash that read "100 & Fabulous," was delighted to see Johnson on a video singing to her. "It's the Rock," she laughed.
"Love you right back, you Rock, you," Grover said.
The message from Johnson was set up by Jamie Klingler, a communications and public relations expert from Philadelphia who is best friends with Klingler's granddaughter, WTVJ reported.
“When we were in high school (25 years ago) she would wear a Rock sweat shirt and tell us how handsome he is,” Klingler wrote on Twitter.
Klingler reached out to Johnson's publicist, and the actor was more than happy to oblige.
"Love seeing this," Johnson tweeted after the video went viral. "'I'm honored you're a fan and grateful you were born! Much love, Rock."
Love seeing this. Happy 100th Grandma Grover! I’m honored you’re a fan and grateful you were born! Much love, Rock.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 2, 2019
(wish my grandma was still around, but stuff like this is always the best part of fame) #phillystrong 💝 https://t.co/EvuKAbuULT
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