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The Voice star Sir Tom Jones, 79, has spoken out after the news of his friend and idol Little Richard - real name Richard Wayne Penniman - passed away today at the age of 87.The Voice judge paid a tribute to his rock and roll icon by sharing a video of himself and Richard singing together 50 years ago.Sir Tom has expressed his deepest condolences of his friend and idol Richard on Twitter today and said his "heart goes out" to all of his loved ones.The Welsh singer wrote alongside a video of the two of them performing together on his show This Is Tom Jones 50 years ago: "To my dear Richard,⁣⁣"You're a true original, you broke all the rules and you weren’t afraid to show it."He continued: "A magnificent talent and an inspiration to so many of

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and women, ultimately marrying his bride Ernestine.Richard Wayne Penniman, who died in 2020, was many things, hence the revealing new documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything, directed and produced by Lisa Cortés (All In: The Fight for Democracy), who sought to capture the mercurial musician’s many contradictions and put into perspective his undeniable cultural impact.“I realized that in looking at Richard’s history, he’s like, I always say, a pendulum,” says Cortés. “He’s going back and forth. He’s out, he bursts on the scene.

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Michelle Obama, Reese Witherspoon More Celebs Mourn Little Richard: ‘What A Legend’

The world is mourning the loss of Little Richard, who sadly passed away on Saturday, May 9. The legendary musician — born Richard Wayne Penniman — shot to superstardom more than six decades ago with his debut hit “Tutti Frutti”, and has left a lasting impact on the music industry. Tributes have already poured in from celebrities, and fans alike, as millions remember his legacy in the wake of his death. Former First Lady Michelle Obama took to Twitter, writing “With his exuberance, his creativity, and his refusal to be anything other than himself, Little Richard laid the foundation for generations of artists to follow. We are so lucky to have had him. Sending all my love to his family and friends today.”

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Little Richard to be honoured with statue outside childhood home, following death aged 87

Little Richard will be remembered with the erection of a statue outside his childhood home in Macon, Georgia, following his death earlier this month aged 87.

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A statue of the late rock ‘n’ roll legend Little Richard is expected to be installed outside his childhood home in Macon, Georgia.

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Little Richard laid to rest in private funeral in Alabama

Little Richard has reached his final resting place. The "Tutti Frutti" singer was laid to rest at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Ala., his alma mater, on Wednesday, according to local news station, WZDX.

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