Celebrities Flood Social Media With Aretha Franklin Tributes
08/16/2018 02:37 pm EDT
Paul McCartney
The legendary Paul McCartney shared a tribute to Franklin, encouraging all his followers to "take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years."
"She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever," he added.
Britney Spears
Pop music princess Britney Spears also commented on Franklin's passing, tweeting out a thoughtful message about the singer.
"The world lost an incredibly talented woman today. Rest In Peace, [Aretha Franklin]," she wrote, adding, "your legacy and music will forever inspire us and future generations."
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand took to Instagram to pay tribute to Franklin, reminiscing on a time the two performed at the same event.
"This photo was taken in 2012 when Aretha and I performed at a tribute celebration for our friend Marvin Hamlisch," the singer recalled.
"It's difficult to conceive of a world without her," Streisand added. "Not only was she a uniquely brilliant singer, but her commitment to civil rights made an indelible impact on the world."
Willie Nelson
Country music legend Willie Nelson took to social media to memorialize Franklin, praising her for all that she accomplished in life.
"Whether it was Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop,or Civil Rights, Aretha Franklin was the greatest gift and the voice of a generation," he wrote. "She could turn any song into a hymn."
"She will be greatly missed here on earth, but that band in heaven just got our Angel," Nelson added.
John Legend
Modern R&B singer John Legend sent out a "salute to the Queen," calling Franklin "the greatest vocalist I've ever known."
He also shared a message on Instagram, where he added that she was "the greatest singer of all time."
"We were blessed to have her walk this earth for 76 years," legend continued. "So grateful for the gift of Aretha Franklin."
Carole King
Carole King, who is often cited as the most successful female songwriter of all-time, shared a tribute to Franklin on Twitter.
"What a life. What a legacy! So much love, respect and gratitude," King wrote.
Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen took to Twitter to praise Franklin, saying that "there will never be another Queen of Soul."
"Aretha Franklin is the embodiment of a soul blessed with a special gift. Grateful we have decades of recordings that will live on," he added. "Long Live The Queen."
Quincy Jones
Franklin's good friend and musical peer Quincy Jones has also shared a message of honor about the singer following her death.
"From the time that Dinah Washington 1st told me that Aretha was the "next one" when she was 12-years old, until the present day, Aretha Franklin set the bar & she did it with the professionalism, class, grace, & humility that only a true Queen could," Jones wrote.
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