Anohni, Questlove, Nile Rodgers, Quincy Jones, More Remember Sharon Jones

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Anohni, Questlove, Nile Rodgers, Quincy Jones, More Remember Sharon Jones

After news broke that Sharon Jones had died following a long battle with pancreatic cancer, artists including St. Vincent, Chaka Khan, and Mark Ronson took to social media to pay tribute to the late singer. More have now shared their thoughts. Below, read messages from Anohni, Questlove, Nile Rodgers, Quincy Jones, the National’s Aaron Dessner, and more. 

It breaks my ❤️to hear about the passing of Sharon Jones. She was an absolute fighter & will be remembered as such. https://t.co/emhtrxDEWr

— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) November 19, 2016

She touched me, she touched many. RIP Sharon Jones. A true fighter and a legend. X

A photo posted by Sharon Van Etten (@sharonvanhalen) on Nov 19, 2016 at 5:34am PST

You have left so many souls empty, but full of love. We will miss you, Sharon.@sharonjones pic.twitter.com/ImDLSb2Ktk

— Charles Bradley (@Charles_Bradley) November 19, 2016

Very sorry to hear the incredible Sharon Jones has passed. Will never forget her. https://t.co/BvGd7XP0VL

— Aaron Dessner (@aaron_dessner) November 19, 2016

#RIPSharonJones – You are incredible and mighty. Condolences to your family.

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) November 19, 2016

Thank You Sharon. Thank You. #2016

A photo posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Nov 18, 2016 at 5:47pm PST

Sharon Jones was certainly one of the best live performers I have ever seen. Absolutely phenomenal. Love love love.

— Aesop Rock (@AesopRockWins) November 19, 2016

Sad to hear of @sharonjones ‘s passing. We only met once, at VH-1′s Divas of Soul, when she sang backup on “Nowhere to Run.” RIP, Sharon. pic.twitter.com/jgygmihx2C

— MARTHA REEVES (@MARTHAREEVESvan) November 19, 2016

REST IN PEACE our brave, powerful sister Sharon Jones. You were one of the best, ever.

— Antibalas (@Antibalas) November 19, 2016

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