Musicians, actors and artists across a range of genres are paying tribute to Little Richard.
Here’s what other artists said about the late, great rock ’n‘ roller:
Actress Viola Davis called Little Richard the innovator.
„The Originator. The innovator. The musician, performer who influenced generations of artists….has left,“ Davis tweeted. „You were AWESOME #LittleRichard!!! Your talent will reverberate forever. Well done sir. Rest well.“
Chance the Rapper reflected on Little Richard’s impact.
„A couple weeks ago I randomly decided to read up on the legendary Little Richard on wiki,“ he wrote on Twitter.
