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Celebrities Pay Tribute To Kim Porter Following Shocking Death

Even those who only knew the mother of four in passing remembered her for her kind spirit and sweet nature.
Celebrities Pay Tribute To Kim Porter Following Shocking Death
Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
By Paula Rogo · Updated December 6, 2020
There has been an outpouring of love and condolences from celebrities worldwide following the death of Kim Porter on Thursday. The model and actressย was found dead in her Los Angeles home after suffering from cardiac arrest, TMZ reports. She was 47. It is still not clear what caused her death, though there are reports that she had been suffering through a bout of pneumonia in recent days.
Hundreds of celebrities, from movie stars to musicians, spoke about her sweet personality, and her kindness to anyone she met. Those who knew her personally also reminisced about how she was a great mother to Quincy, her son with Al B Sure; and Christian, Dโ€™Lila and Jessie James, her children with Diddy. โ€œI miss you why did u leave I love you,โ€ said LaurieAnn Gibson, choreographer and longtime Diddy associate, who shared a personal video of Porter dancing.
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๐Ÿ™๐ŸผI miss you why did u leave I love you โค๏ธ

A post shared by LaurieAnn Gibson (@boomkack) on Nov 15, 2018 at 3:02pm PST

Other celebs to remember Porter include Janelle Monรกe, who credits the actress with discovering her and connecting her with Diddy, who eventually signed her. “Kim meant so much to so many , but to me…she was the woman who single-handedly changed our lives,” Monae wrote in a touching post with a photo from 2007.
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Kim meant so much to so many , but to me and @Wondaland she was the woman who single handedly changed our lives . When I moved to ATL , I was passionate about being an artist but had not gained much exposure . If it had not been for you and the Three Brown Girls (Your company w/ Nicole Johnson & Eboni Elektra) belief in me & inviting me out to do your open mic night โ€œLip Serviceโ€ at Justinโ€™s restaurant, my career would have been on another path . You lovingly connected me with two key players that helped move my career forward , @bigboi & @diddy . I am forever indebted to you . When the headlines talk about you I pray they talk about the platform your company gave new and up and coming artists in Atlanta . YOU WERE A CONNECTOR . You were a champion of women in the industry . YOU WERE A BOSS moving through this life with so much style and grace . I am happy we got to hug and talk at Puffโ€™s party but man do I wish I could have told you one more time how much I love you . I am heartbroken . You were light . You were supportive . You were stunning . You were kind ALWAYS . You were creative . You were as real as they came . You were an incredible mother . You were rare . Iโ€™ll forever miss you my Sagittarius sister . I am praying so hard for you @diddy , all of the kids , @ebonielektra , @coreygamble , @officialalbsure , and the entire family . I love yโ€™all so much . Your spirit lives forever @ladykp . Forever our lady . Your bday party 2007 . #kimporter

A post shared by Janelle Monรกe (@janellemonae) on Nov 15, 2018 at 9:51pm PST

Here are more tributes to Porter from singers Rihanna, Faith Evans, Kandi, along with rappers Drake, Missy and more:
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this is heavy. heartbroken about this man. we lost a real one today, beautiful inside and out. so many will be affected by this, some wonโ€™t even know why…but the whole world was graced by the vibrance in your spirit. My deepest condolences to the ones that were blessed enough to know, meet, and love her! Such a special soul man! This donโ€™t even feel real! May God comfort and protect her children and loved ones! RIP @ladykp

A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Nov 15, 2018 at 6:57pm PST

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RIH KP๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

A post shared by Faith Evans (@therealfaithevans) on Nov 15, 2018 at 9:41pm PST

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RIP Kim….Your were a beautiful person inside and out. My prayers go out to the entire family. @diddy you & your family are loved by so many…You are God's child and he will see u and ur entire family thru this. Stay strong man….Nothing but love for u.

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Nov 15, 2018 at 5:48pm PST

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Rest in peace @ladykp! Iโ€™m praying for your family right now. My heart goes out to @diddy & your beautiful children. This is unbelievable…

A post shared by Kandi Burruss (@kandi) on Nov 15, 2018 at 6:42pm PST

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๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ˜ฉ sending peace and prayers to my brothers and to the big homie Puff. Love yaโ€™ll and I am so sorry.

A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Nov 15, 2018 at 4:32pm PST

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Iโ€™m truly heart broken ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ’” RIP Beautiful Queen @ladykp sending my love & prayers out to my bros @quincy @kingcombs @diddy the twins and the whole fam ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

A post shared by Jimmy Neutch- Shumpert (@teyanataylor) on Nov 15, 2018 at 4:07pm PST

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Each & Every time we crossed paths it was nothing but good energy & love. Rest in Eternal Paradise. My thoughts & prayers are deeply with your family.

A post shared by lancegross (@lancegross) on Nov 15, 2018 at 6:46pm PST

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Man I am super sad to hear about the loss of @ladykp she was a very sweet, amazing woman & mother. Although I didnโ€™t see her much I considered her as a friend. So devastating to be writing this about such a young mom!! Pls keep her kids & her family up lifted in prayer! You will truly be missed.. May your beautiful soul R.I.H ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ’”

A post shared by Majorgirl (@majorgirl) on Nov 15, 2018 at 6:41pm PST

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Im just waking to this, There are no emojis no words but still i will try to speak …my heart is broken, I pray now for Kims swift rise to the kingdom , she is free from the trappings of the flesh, she is an angel now. I pray for some comfort and peace for her beautiful children and for Sean ..i pray for all of her family, and all of her extended family . I personally have loved this women for almost 30 Years she was a very sweet compassionate angel ..and a queen At this time We must remember our respective spiritual beliefs God took her out of suffering and into pure freedom ,into heaven ..she has achieved the ultimate Goal ..She leaves us today, loved by all who knew her #RipKimPorter ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•‰

A post shared by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Nov 15, 2018 at 3:57pm PST

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Father God…. Damn this hurts…. This one I just donโ€™t understand I canโ€™t even believe Iโ€™m posting this right now…… Kim Porter literally the sweetest and nicest person you could of ever known…… Iโ€™m hurting for family, her children, Iโ€™m hurting for our brother Sean…. Damn this hurts… Letโ€™s all start praying our most sincere prayers right now and cover this family in Jesus name…… Father God I love you but this one I just donโ€™t understand RIH ( rest in heaven Lady KP..) ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’”

A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese) on Nov 15, 2018 at 3:25pm PST

R.I.P to Kim Porter, I send my condolences to her friends and family. She was loved and will be missed dearly. I know Puff is hit right now, he loved her for real, soul mate type shit. Chin up puff, Positive vibes only. pic.twitter.com/bck6eDal0M

— 50cent (@50cent) November 15, 2018
Our thoughts are with her family and friends!
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