Whoopi Goldberg and Kim Kardashian lead condolences as Hollywood pays tribute to ‘unforgettable’ Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She leaves incomparable legacy’

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the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96.Following fears for the monarch’s health earlier today, Buckingham Palace announced her death at around 6.30pm this evening.After the news was confirmed, stars rushed to offer tributes on social media.Taking to Twitter, Whoopi Goldberg recalled the moment that she met the Queen while attending the Royal Variety Performance more than a decade ago, explaining she was left in ‘awe’ by the moment.‘Several years ago, I met Queen Elizabeth at The Royal Variety Performance of 2009,’ she shared. ‘As she approached me, all I could think of was WTH??‘I’m an American kid from the projects and I’m in the company of the Queen of England.

I was in awe. Rest In Peace. God Save the King.’Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the throne, with her death announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.

She died at the age of 96 surrounded by her family at her home in Balmoral, including her son and heir to the throne Charles, the Prince of Wales, and her grandsons, the Duke Of Cambridge, Prince William and the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry.Follow Metro.co.uk's live blog for the latest updates.Cher also reflected on their previous meetings, tweeting: ‘Am Sad About The Passing Of Queen Elizabeth II.I Had Honor Of Meeting Her.‘I Was In Long Line of Ppl Waiting 2 Meet Her,Yet When She Got 2 Me,She Asked Me Pertinent Questions,& Seemed Genuinely Interested In Talking 2 Me.‘I’m Proud She Was a [goat emoji] & Happy She Had a Great Sense Of Humor.’Bon Jovi posted: ‘Queen Elizabeth was the ultimate example of service and duty… today is a sad day.’Several years ago, I met Queen Elizebeth at The Royal Variety Performance of 2009.