Celebrities react to Queen Elizabeth’s death: Elton John, Mick Jagger and more

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died “peacefully” this afternoon at 96, sending shockwaves around the world.Buckingham Palace announced that the British monarch passed “peacefully” at Balmoral at 1:30 p.m.

EST on Thursday.The Queen’s cause of death has yet to be revealed however the tragic announcement broke just hours after the Palace had revealed that doctors had been “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.”Her Highness — who was equally renowned for her devotion to royal tradition and love of Corgis — touched myriad lives during her record 70-year-reign.

Along with numerous tributes from UK citizens and her royal court, fellow world leaders, rock icons and other iconic figures from around the globe came together to mourn the iconic monarch’s passing.“Thank you Ma’am, for everything,” Paddington the Bear, who recently filmed a video with the Queen, sorrowfully said.Singer and friend to the royal family, Sir Elton John, released a statement on Thursday, noting: “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing.

She was an inspiring presence to be around, and lead the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace.”Rolling Stones member Sir Mick Jagger posted on social media: “For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there.