The year has barely begun, and already we’ve lost a music legend.
Natalie Cole passed away at the age of 65 on Thursday evening of congestive heart failure.
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The daughter of Nat King Cole, Natalie shone from out of her famous father’s shadow with hits like Unforgettable and This Will Be. The music world will miss her dearly.
After the news broke Friday morning, celebs from Tony Bennett to Gigi Hadid took to Twitter to mourn the Grammy winner, writing:
Heartbroken. #NatalieCole was a true legend & a beautiful spirit; I feel so lucky to have known her. RIP 💙⛅️ pic.twitter.com/LwwQREWEao
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) January 1, 2016
NATALIE COLE …..A VOICE FROM HEAVEN HAS BEEN CALLED HOME
— Cher (@cher) January 1, 2016
Just received the news that Natalie Cole has passed! What a Beautiful person and Unforgettable voice! My condolences to her love ones!🙏
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) January 1, 2016
.@NatalieCole, I remember your lovely duet with your daddy. It was technological and creative genius. You will be missed.
— Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) January 1, 2016
Sending prayers and condolences to all the loved ones of my friend #NatalieCole! She will be truly missed but her light will shine forever!
— Patti LaBelle (@MsPattiPatti) January 1, 2016
we will miss her like crazy https://t.co/GXROUGKGDL –
— Rosie (@Rosie) January 1, 2016
R I P Natalie Cole one of the greatest sweetest most talented people I have ever met.thank u for all u gave us pic.twitter.com/COj27t3G59
— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) January 1, 2016
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Natalie Cole, as I have cherished the long… https://t.co/AgJeDD2tuk
— Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) January 1, 2016
Natalie Cole was one of the best singers ever and an extraordinary person. I miss her big time. pic.twitter.com/xprGSERwuY
— The Graytest (@MacyGraysLife) January 1, 2016
Rest In Peace, Natalie Cole! Thank you. One of the best. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Gi4J7FP4Wa
— K. Michelle (@kmichelle) January 1, 2016
I can’t believe that Natalie Cole passed away. She was a dear friend of ours; Shawn & I will miss her terribly. Rest in peace, Natalie.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 1, 2016
We will miss you @nataliecole xoxo
— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) January 1, 2016
My heart is heavy with the loss longtime friend @NatalieCole. Her presence & talent will b missed. Good nights, Sis. pic.twitter.com/zLKZ9ivvz3
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) January 1, 2016
We lost a good one #RIP @NatalieCole #Unforgettable
— *NSYNC (@NSYNC) January 1, 2016
Very sad to hear that #NatalieCole has died. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. #Unforgettable ❤️
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) January 1, 2016
Sophisticated Lady. I Love Natalie Cole so he’d man. One of the first childhood idols I got to├óΓé¼┬ª https://t.co/LmjgqSGstO
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 1, 2016
Rest in peace Natalie Cole.. I will forever love your music.. Your voice was like an Angel.. 😢 pic.twitter.com/bC7G20ddVs
— Fantasia Barrino (@TasiasWord) January 1, 2016
#RIP Natalie Cole – world lost a great talent today.
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) January 1, 2016
#RipNatalieCole #Unforgettable pic.twitter.com/gKZbULUC8r
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) January 1, 2016
In college, I named my bass guitar Natalie! As a young stand up comic I opened for Natalie Cole. She was all that, in all ways! [ RIP ]
— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) January 1, 2016
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