This morning, the legendary Etta James lost a long time battle to leukemia. At 73-years-old, the singer left a mark on the music world and really, the world as a whole. See what some of today's brightest stars had to say about the Queen of R&B.
Naya Rivera: RIP to the legendary Etta James.
Kevin McHale: Thank you Etta James for sharing your incredible gift with all of us.
Harry Shum Jr: "At Last" is and always will be in my play list for songs I can hear a million times and feel like it was new again. R.I.P. Etta James.
Kelly Rowland: CLASSIC. ONE OF A KIND. PURE SOUL. ETTA JAMES! Thank You for gracing us with your incredible talent & presence!
Russell Simmons: Our contributions to this earth are never erased...the spirit lives on... RIP Etta James.
Allie Gonino: A true legend is now in heaven. I doubt I can even fathom the extent to which Etta James has affected the course of women in music. She was such a brilliant light in the world. Thank you, Etta.
Shay Mitchell: R.I.P Etta James. I'll keep playing your records over and over again.
Rihanna: #DearEtta, may you rest in peace.
Mariah Carey: Rest in peace to one of the world's most influential singers Etta James, you will be missed.
QuestLove: RIP to Etta James. I will hold the torch high for The Roots name in your honor.
P!nk: RIP to the late and great Etta James. Your voice and your fight inspired me and many. I love that through recordings, people can live forever
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