Legendary jazz singer Nancy Wilson has passed away at the age of 81.
Wilson’s manager told CNN that the singer passed away peacefully on Thursday after a long illness.
The singer, whose musical talent touched various genres, influenced countless artists, and many took to social media to remember Wilson.
John Legend called Wilson a “magical performer” while remembering her on Twitter.
So sad to hear about the passing of the great Nancy Wilson. She was a magical performer. I'm so glad I was able to spend time with her and hear her beautiful voice in person.
Others, like White House correspondent April Ryan, remembered her as “beautiful, elegant, classy.”
RIP Nancy Wilson. #Repost karenhuntershow with get_repost ・・・ Beautiful. Elegant. Classy. Graceful. And she could flat-out sing! R.I.P. #NancyWilson.… https://t.co/HUGP8kAgX8
Rest in Power Nancy Wilson That voice. That style. That ability to sing a 4 minute song that was as complete as a novel and as compelling as a stage play. pic.twitter.com/KnLK9R20sa
Wilson won three Grammy Awards throughout her career and was given her own NBC show back in 1967, The Nancy Wilson Show, which earned an Emmy.
The legendary singer was also active during the civil rights movement, even participating in the march on Selma.
Wilson requested there be no funeral, instead, her family will celebrate her life at the top of the year.
