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Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou's Passing

See the touching tributes to Pulitizer Prize-winning author and poet, Dr. Maya Angelou.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Oprah

“I’ve been blessed to have Maya Angelou as my mentor, mother/sister, and friend since my 20’s. She was there for me always, guiding me through some of the most important years of my life. The world knows her as a poet but at the heart of her, she was a teacher. ‘When you learn, teach. When you get, give’ is one of my best lessons from her. She won three Grammys, spoke six languages and was the second poet in history to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration. But what stands out to me most about Maya Angelou is not what she has done or written or spoken, it’s how she lived her life. She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace. I loved her and I know she loved me. I will profoundly miss her. She will always be the rainbow in my clouds.” –Oprah

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
02
Solange Knowles

“Your words will forever remain deep within the skin, and in the souls of many.” –Solange Knowles (via @SaintRecords)

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
03
Rev. Run

“Rest in peace to a Phenomenal Woman. Maya Angelou. You will be missed…” – Rev. Run

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
04
Beyonce

“Rest in peace phenomenal woman.” –Beyonce

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
05
Terrence J

“Deeply saddened by the passing of @DrMayaAngelou . She was strong, brilliant & so incredibly kind. I cherish my time with her and remain inspired and humbled by her presence. She was truly ahead of her time and she will be greatly missed. R.I.P. and my sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones.”  – Terrence J

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
06
June Ambrose

“#wowwednesday #DrMayaAngelou Spirit spoke out to me this morning long before i heard of her passing,my two previous post proves just how powerful and phenomenal of a women she was and ways will be! R.I.P beautiful one!” – June Ambrose

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Tracee Ellis Ross

“What a life, what a woman, what a human, what a gift!!!! Maya Angelou 1928-2014” – Tracee Ellis Ross

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
08
Gabrielle Union

“A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” #RIPDrMayaAngelou Wise words to live by…” – Gabrielle Union

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
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Russell Simmons

“RIP to one of the greatest women this world has ever known.  Thank you Maya Angelou for all of the gifts and knowledge you gave us…” Russell Simmons

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
10
K.Michelle

“Such a leader and beautiful spirit. Thank you! ❤️ #RIPMayaAngelou” – K. Michelle  

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
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11
Sean “Diddy” Combs

“RIp Maya Angelou God Bless.” –Diddy

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
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Kelly Rowland

“God, thank you for sharing your Angel with us! Her extraordinary gift encouraged many! You will remain in our hearts forever! #weloveyouMayaAngelou.” –Kelly Rowland

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
13
Taraji P. Henson

“‘Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.'” ~ RIP Maya Angelou – Taraji P. Henson

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
14
Tom Joyner

“‘I believe that each of us comes from the creator trailing wisps of glory.'” — RIP #MayaAngelou –Tom Joyner

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
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Alicia Quarles

“Thank you for making the world a better place #DrMayaAngelou. I fell in love with the power of “Still I Rise” at a young age & the weight of those words still touches me all these years later.” – Alicia Quarles

Celebrities React to Dr. Maya Angelou’s Passing
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