(CNN) — Singing legend Etta James died Friday at the age of 73 from complications from leukemia.
James, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010 – and also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C – died with her husband, Artis Mills, and her sons by her side, her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, told CNN.
Fans of the singer, whose 1961 release “At Last” has since become a favorite at weddings, continue to share their memories of James and her music:
“Etta James was a pioneer,” Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, told CNN. “Her ever-changing sound has influenced rock and roll, rhythm and blues, pop, soul and jazz artists, marking her place as one of the most important female artists of our time. From Janis Joplin to Joss Stone, an incredible number of performers owe their debts to her. There is no mistaking the voice of Etta James, and it will live forever.”
A few stars also reacted to the legend’s passing:
“CLASSIC. ONE OF A KIND. PURE SOUL. ETTA JAMES! Thank You for gracing us with your incredible talent & presence!” — Kelly Rowland
“Showing respect appreciation and love for all the wonderful music and joy #ettajames brought to the world…#ettajamesforever” — will.i.am
“#EttaJames, I will be forever grateful for your voice and your soul. Rest in peace.” — Hayley Williams
“At last my love has come along..my lonely days are over….RIP Etta James” — Kirstie Alley
“Thank you Etta James! Thank you Hear the magnificent MS James singing ‘At Last’. RIP” — Mia Farrow
“rip tp Etta James. i will hold the torch high for The Roots name in your honor.” — Questlove
“At Last… Rest well Etta. You will be missed but, your music is eternal.” — Melissa Gilbert
“‘At Last’ is and always will be in my playlist for songs I can hear a million times and feel like it was new again. R.I.P. Etta James” — Harry Shum Jr.
“RIP Etta James. ‘At Last’ is one of my all time favorites and no one brought it like she did. Soulful voice.” — Ralph Macchio
“Rest In Peace Etta James. There is no adequate description for the magic you brought to the world of music, and the music of the world.” — Adam Shankman
“RIP Etta James. Your music inspired me and so many of my magic moments in my life had you singing all around me.” — Soleil Moon Frye
“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” — Pink
“Rest in peace to one of the world’s most influential singers Etta James, you will be missed.” — Mariah Carey
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