Twitter tributes to the late, great Aretha Franklin from LGBT stars, icons and allies

The world won’t be the same without you in it.
You will always have our utmost respect. #RipArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/0DMI3PZfjI

— Lena Waithe (@LenaWaithe) August 16, 2018

RIP Queen pic.twitter.com/bvdUF4Uycj

— Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) August 16, 2018

Today we have lost one of the greatest. She will always be remembered and admired. Aretha Franklin, rest in peace. We love you.

— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) August 16, 2018

A legend and an icon is gone but what she left behind will be with us forever!!! We thank you-RIP Queen of Soul- Aretha Franklin…

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) 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

Thank you, Aretha, for endless inspiration in song and life.

“Through many dangers, toils and snares
We have already come.
T'was grace that brought us safe thus far
And grace will lead us home,
And GRACE will lead us home”

Amazing Grace, Aretha Franklinhttps://t.co/ZzlH4jRorK https://t.co/Cp0h3XS47g

— Wilson Cruz (@wcruz73) August 16, 2018

Our divine #QueenOfSoul shattering the universe with the clarion call of your magnificent voice thank you Aretha for late night jam sessions long drives dance parties AMRadio revelations there will never be another who will come close farewell incredible Lady pic.twitter.com/CfwGA13T7C

— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) August 16, 2018

#riparetha #Anointed pic.twitter.com/aMboripYCj

— Ty Herndon (@TyHerndoncom) August 16, 2018

RIP ARETHA. There Will never be another ..Thank you for giving us all of you!!

— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) August 16, 2018

The greatest voice in American popular music has been stilled. Our beloved #ArethaFranklin has gone. For me, she was a musical lighthouse, guiding and inspiring with every note. I loved her so and love her still. Goodbye, Queen of Soul.

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) 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