Music fans across the globe were dealt a heavy blow on Jan. 20 when soul legend Etta James passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia. Throughout her decades-long career, James left an indelible imprint on the hearts and ears of millions of fans and inspired generations of artists in the years since her debut. And with the news of her death, several of those artists, including Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey, gave an outpouring of love and respect to the late soul legend. Check out some of the most notable celebrity reactions below. –nicholas robinson
