‘Glorious disco Goddess,’ Adam Lambert tweets about late disco icon, alongside remembrances from Robyn, Kylie Minogue and more. By Jocelyn Vena Donna Summer Photo: Getty Images While Donna Summer was the Queen of Disco, performers and entertainers from all genres reacted to the news of her death Thursday (May 17) with great sadness, noting how much she had impacted the music world as a whole before she died from cancer at age 63 . Music mogul and onetime Summer producer Quincy Jones, who worked with the singer during her Donna Summer era, remembered her on Twitter : ”Rest in Peace dear Donna Summer. Your voice was the heartbeat and soundtrack of a decade.” Frequent Summer collaborator, producer and musician Nile Rodgers, remembered his pal, writing , ”This may help you understand why i’m still crying. So much love and RESPECT for Donna Summer RIP.” RIP Donna Summers!!!!!!!!!😔. You were truly a game changer!!! — Mary J. Blige (@maryjblige) May 17, 2012 R&B diva Mary J. Blige paid homage to her soul sister on Twitter, posting , “RIP Donna Summers!!!!!!!!! You were truly a game changer!!!” Former Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams was also floored by the unexpected and tragic passing of the dance-floor icon. “Shocked and saddened at the news of Donna Summer passing away! “she wrote . “Wow!” Her fellow DC sister, Kelly Rowland, added , “Donna Summer. Icon! Legend! Her voice! Her spirit! Rest In peace, you truly inspired me! I love you!” Rihanna seemed so surprised by the news, she simply tweeted , “Donna Summer??” For photos of Donna Summer through the years, click here. “Donna Summer RIP I FEEL LOVE FOR YOU,” Swedish pop princess Robyn tweeted . Mirroring that sentiment, Adam Lambert wrote , “RIP Donna Summer. glorious disco Goddess.” British pop songstress Kylie Minogue, whose own flashy, dance-heavy career can be traced back to Summer’s influence, wrote , “One of my earliest musical inspirations, RIP Donna Summer #BadGirlsForEver.” Beyonc
