Aretha Franklin fans are in mourning after her passing.
The iconic Respect singer is trending on Twitter Thursday as people far and wide pay tribute to the late 76-year-old, including some of the biggest celebs.
She will be so missed.
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See some of the heartbreaking messages (below):
The loss of @ArethaFranklin is a blow for everybody who loves real music: Music from the heart, the soul and the Church. Her voice was unique, her piano playing underrated – she was one of my favourite pianists. pic.twitter.com/ug5oZYywAz
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 16, 2018
I was fortunate enough to spend time with her and witness her last performance – a benefit for @ejaf at St John The Divine Cathedral. She was obviously unwell, and I wasn’t sure she could perform. But Aretha did and she raised the roof.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 16, 2018
She sang and played magnificently, and we all wept. We were witnessing the greatest soul artist of all time. I adored her and worshipped her talent. God bless her. My condolences to all her family and friends. We shared the same birthday – and that meant so much to me.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 16, 2018
The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. #RIPArethaFranklin
Elton xx
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 16, 2018
God bless Aretha Franklin the queen of soul and peace and love to her family 😎✌️🌟💖🎵🎶☮️
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 16, 2018
Lucky enough to have seen Aretha live exactly once, and this was it.
Thank you for the music, we will be listening to you forever https://t.co/aMHIBFaTAs
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 16, 2018
This photo was taken in 2012 when Aretha & I performed at a tribute celebration for our friend Marvin Hamlisch. It’s difficult to conceive of a world without her. Not only was she a uniquely brilliant singer,but her commitment to civil rights made an indelible impact on the world pic.twitter.com/Px9zVB90MM
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) August 16, 2018
Salute to the Queen. The greatest vocalist I've ever known. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #Aretha
— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 16, 2018
Mourning the loss today of @ArethaFranklin who shared her spirit and talent with the world. She deserves not only our RESPECT but also our lasting gratitude for opening our eyes, ears and hearts. Rest in eternal peace, my friend.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 16, 2018
Goodbye Ms. Aretha. You were my idol. The greatest singer of all time. Every note you sang was pure and authentic and pierced our hearts with joy and pain and life.
— Idina Menzel (@idinamenzel) August 16, 2018
Aretha was such a timeless inspiration to me and so many others, the ultimate queen, thank you for the gift of your voice, music and unshakeable soul 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/me3FXBY4WZ
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 16, 2018
What a life. What a legacy!
So much love, respect and gratitude.
R.I.P. @ArethaFranklin https://t.co/400K1U5IHI
— Carole King (@Carole_King) August 16, 2018
It was a double thrill for me to perform on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera on my 85th birthday and have the Queen of Soul (and heart) Aretha Franklin singing with me....she will be missed by the world. pic.twitter.com/74VM9IYejI
— Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) August 16, 2018
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 16, 2018
So much talent, so much music. It was a gift to work with her. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. #riparethafranklin https://t.co/2lHK1IjvYI pic.twitter.com/7YniUThSTJ
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) August 16, 2018
And some other fans wrote:
RIP to one of the greatest singers this countries ever had, the Queen of Soul, and truly a remarkable women. Aretha Franklin, thank you for your music and everything you’ve done for this world, your legacy will forever live on forever
— Kyle Woodcock (@KyleScottMusic) August 16, 2018
God bless the #QueenOfSoul Rest in peace Aretha Franklin. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷❤❤❤
— Robert Gardner (@Roga1969) August 16, 2018
True Legends never die. They just go home.
May Aretha and George Michael sing duets once again.
RIP Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul. pic.twitter.com/HtQ18VmSE5
— 💎 Isabella Cigno 💎 (@IsabellaCigno) August 16, 2018
Her soulful lyrics were a staple of my childhood & bring back so many good memories.
Today, is a sad day for music
R.I.P. Aretha Franklin 😢 pic.twitter.com/sDSWZt6nac
— Josh Matty (@Mattyonfm) August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin always gets my R-E-S-P-E-C-T. The Queen of Soul may be gone but her music and that beautiful voice will live on for all future generations to rediscover again and again. RIP Queen Aretha
— Rick Beato (@rickbeato) August 16, 2018
Rest in peace, Aretha!
[Image via Ivan Nikolov/WENN.]