The first day of the New Year turned somber for many when news of Natalie Cole's death broke Friday.
The Grammy-award winning singer and daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, died Thursday night "due to complications from ongoing health issues," her family said in a statement. She was 65-years-old.
Moved by the loss of a great talent, many celebrities paid their respects on social media.
Here's a look at some of the touching tributes.
Mariah Carey
Tony Bennett
India Arie
Tom Brokaw
Al Roker
Paula Abdul
Randy Jackson
Vanessa Williams
Bonnie Rait
Bette Midler
Bernadette Peters
Lenny Kravitz
MC Hammer
Patti LaBelle
Kenny G
Katie Couric
Chaka Khan
Cher
Tyra Banks
Jordin Sparks
Natalie Cole shared her last Instagram post 8 months ago, a photo of she and fellow singer-songwriter Carole King.