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Stars pay tribute to Natalie Cole

By Lauren Moraski

Updated on: January 1, 2016 / 5:04 PM EST / CBS News

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Celebrities are paying tribute on social media to renowned R&B and jazz vocalist Natalie Cole, who died on Thursday at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. She was 65.

The daughter of the late Nat King Cole died of congestive heart failure related to ongoing health issues.

See how stars are remembering the voice behind such songs as "Miss You Like Crazy" and "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)."

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Natalie Cole, as I have cherished the long friendship I had with her, her father Nat, and the family over the years. Natalie was an exceptional jazz singer and it was an honor to have recorded and performed with her on several occasions. She was a lovely and generous person who will be greatly missed.

A photo posted by Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) on Jan 1, 2016 at 10:05am PST

I am so sad to hear about Natalie Cole's passing. I feel she has always been apart of my life in many ways. Before the craziness & now. Her father, Nat King Cole, is my favorite artist of all time. 'Smile' is a song I sing to myself whenever things get overwhelming. I sang 'This Will Be' on the American Idol tour w/ @mdoolittle, my favorite part of that show. A few years later, I had the honor of actually singing it with her on stage. I don't remember what I sounded like, I was too much in awe of her. But, I sure remember her standing next to me, voice so pure & clear as a bell. I will never ever forget that moment. She was always so kind & exuded so much grace. Rest in everlasting love. I'm sure the heavens are absolutely loving you and your dad rejoicing together. 'Unforgettable in every way....' That you are, Natalie, that you are.❤️

A photo posted by Jordin Sparks (@jordinsparks) on Jan 1, 2016 at 9:48am PST

Song for the day: "Everlasting Love" by the one and only Natalie Cole RIP❤️❤️❤️😪😪😪
— Carnie Wilson (@CarnieWilson) January 1, 2016

we will miss her like crazy https://t.co/GXROUGKGDL -
— Rosie (@Rosie) January 1, 2016

'Natalie Cole: a death in the family. Thanks for the music. And you.'
— Alan Thicke (@Alan_Thicke) January 1, 2016

My heart is full today Natalie Cole died today... Rest in Peace my friend💕
— Beverly Johnson (@BeverlyJohnson1) January 1, 2016

Natalie Cole, legendary songstress, dead at 65 https://t.co/ml7XLRtoR8 via @USATODAY - rest with the Lord!
— Sheryl Underwood (@sherylunderwood) January 1, 2016

Losing Natalie Cole is a sad start to a new year.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 1, 2016

No one is ever ready for the heaviness to your heart when you lose someone you love. The angels have my sister Natalie Cole now...
— Star Jones (@StarJonesEsq) January 1, 2016

#NatalieCole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace. #Inseperable pic.twitter.com/zn7DArSMcG
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) January 1, 2016

Taking a moment in the new year: RIP Ms. Natalie Cole
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) January 1, 2016

In college, I named my bass guitar Natalie! As a young stand up comic I opened for Natalie Cole. She was all that, in all ways! [ RIP ]
— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) January 1, 2016

Listen to "Inseparable" by #NatalieCole RIP 🙏🏿 https://t.co/7PW2HvtnAV
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) January 1, 2016

Hard to believe @NatalieCole is gone. #RIP to a talented beauty who overcame so much and shared her gift so generously.
— Leeza Gibbons (@LeezaGibbons) January 1, 2016

Today, we are listening and singing along to "This Will Be" to honor the incomparable Natalie Cole.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) January 1, 2016

Heartbroken about the passing of Natalie Cole. I was a huge fan of hers and told her how I felt she was the ultimate. She was so supportive.
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) January 1, 2016

NATALIE COLE .....A VOICE FROM HEAVEN HAS BEEN CALLED HOME
— Cher (@cher) January 1, 2016

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