“A Light That Shined Brighter Than Most”: Tributes Flow For Sharon Jones

Following the heartbreaking news that legendary soul singer Sharon Jones had passed away after a battle with cancer, fans have been flooding to social media with tributes to the icon.

The volume of tributes shows just how revered and influential the singer is.

Sharon Jones had one of the most magnificent, gut-wrenching voices of anyone in recent times. She'll be so missed. Too sad x

— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) November 19, 2016

Sharon Jones. Thank you for everything.

— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) November 19, 2016

My heart is broken. This year is so sad. Sharon Jones, thx for inspiring me for so long. Your voice/energy will echo in my heart forever. https://t.co/LEPSqAN2yu

— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) November 19, 2016

We're deeply saddened to learn that Sharon Jones has passed away. It was an honor to have been able to work with her over the years.

— SXSW (@sxsw) November 19, 2016

Goddamnit. The world is a little less shiny without Sharon Jones in it. Thank god we had her for a little while. 

— Dave Hause (@hausedave) November 19, 2016

Rest In Peace to the beautiful black queen Sharon Jones pic.twitter.com/SUftVhDSYt

— Leon Bridges (@leonbridges) November 19, 2016

The fabulous Sharon Jones has passed tonight she & her band The DapKings made great music together & she sang her butt off. Condolences RIP

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) November 19, 2016

RIP Sharon Jones. How incredibly sad.

— Hilltop Hoods (@hilltophoods) November 19, 2016

If goosebumps were stars, she gave me the galaxy. RIP Sharon Jones 

— Maggie Rogers (@maggierogers) November 19, 2016

Vale Sharon Jones

— Phil Jamieson (@philjamieson) November 19, 2016

Rest In Peace Sharon Jones. Thank you for your art.

— chrlebrwn (@dematlas) November 19, 2016

In just 1 night of performing w/ @umphreysmcgee this April, @sharonjones showed us the passion & grace of a beautiful soul. We'll miss you.

— Joel Cummins (@goldlikejoel) November 19, 2016

So very sad to hear of Sharon Jones' passing. An incredibly strong person and a magical performer. Heartbreaking.

— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) November 19, 2016

We will miss the great Sharon Jones. God bless your spirit! RIP.

— Bill Duke (@RealBillDuke) November 19, 2016

RIP Sharon Jones 
If you don't know who she is, I urge you to watch "Miss Sharon Jones!", her fiery spirit & amazing talent inspires. 

— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) November 19, 2016

RIP SHARON JONES. MAY THIS HELLISH NIGHTMARE OF A YEAR PLEASE COME TO AN END.

— Jake Fogelnest (@jakefogelnest) November 19, 2016

Heartbroken to hear you are no longer with us, @SharonJones. You sang with soul in every sense of the word. Such a gift. What a loss.

— [SEBELL] (@sebellmusic) November 19, 2016

Sharon Jones was a light that shined brighter than most. Broken-hearted.

— The Family Crest (@TheFamilyCrest) November 19, 2016