Actors and musicians of international renown paid tribute to the one who was arguably more famous than any star, Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday. British celebrities led the dance. Actress Helen Mirren, who played the sovereign in the film The Queen (2006), said she was “proud to be an ‘Elizabethan’”. “We mourn a woman who, with or without a crown, was the epitome of nobility.” Elton John, who owns a lavish home just a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle, said he was “deeply saddened” by the death of the queen. “She was an inspiration and led the country through some of its darkest times with grace, morality and real, caring warmth,” he wrote on Instagram. “Queen Elizabeth has been a very important part of my life since childhood, and I will miss her dearly.” The singer was knighted by the Queen in 1998, months after performing his hit “Candle in the Wind” at Princess Diana’s funeral. Bond and Jagger’s “God bless Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace. Long life to the king”, soberly declared Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles, also ennobled. Mick Jagger, leader of their eternal rival, the Rolling Stones, hailed the memory of a queen who had been a constant presence “during all his life”. “In my childhood, I remember watching the highlights of his marriage on television. I remember her as a beautiful young woman, who became the nation’s beloved grandmother.”Ex-Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, nicknamed the “Prince of Darkness”, said he was sorry for the death of “our greatest queen”. “With a heavy heart I say the mere thought of an England without Queen Elizabeth II is devastating.” James Bond star Daniel Craig stressed that the Queen would be “deeply missed”. The actor had participated in a video clip in which Elizabeth II had agreed to appear, on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012.“Full of grace”The former “Posh Spice” of Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham, claimed on Twitter that it was a sad day “for the whole world”. “I am very saddened by the passing of our beloved Queen, Her Majesty The Queen. We will remember her for her unwavering loyalty and devotion.”International Grand Master of Musicals Andrew Lloyd Webber assured that she was “a constant pillar, not only for the UK, but also for her beloved Commonwealth.” Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling said Elizabeth II had “earned her rest.” “She did her duty to the country until her last hours, and became a constant and positive symbol of Britain around the world,” she tweeted. American side, Cher, icon of the pop, remembered his meeting with the sovereign. “I was in a long line of people waiting to meet her, and yet when my turn came she asked me relevant questions, she seemed genuinely interested in the conversation,” he said. she tweeted, noting her “excellent sense of humor.” She was “respected across the world,” noted another iconic singer, Barbra Streisand. Bear Paddington jet setter Paris Hilton hailed her “one of the most great sources of inspiration.” Other reality TV queens, such as the women of the Kardashian family, have praised the qualities of the sovereign. “Having the Queen as a constant presence has always brought me a sense of comfort and peace,” Khloé Kardashian said. “Full of grace, devoted, elegant, unforgettable. Today, and forever, we remember her as one of the greatest leaders our world has ever known,” said her mother, Kris Jenner. Even fictional characters joined in the rain of tributes The Twitter account of Paddington Bear, an icon of British children’s literature who shared the screen with Elizabeth II in a video for the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s reign, posted this message: “Madam, thank you for everything. ”
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