Flea, Timbaland, Ladytron, Sheila E, Others React to Donna Summer's Death on Twitter

Donna Summer has died following a battle with cancer. The 63-year-old disco legend reportedly passed away this morning (May 17) in Florida, and her family released the news, saying they are "at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continue legacy."

Summer is known for her many hits, including "Hot Stuff," "Last Dance," "She Works Hard for the Money" and "Bad Girls," among many others, and won five Grammys over the course of her career. Summer had lung cancer, which she believed came from inhaling particles after the 9/11 attacks in New York. She was reportedly working on a new album up to the time of her death.

Fellow musicians have been reaching out via Twitter (#RIPdonnasummer) to express how much the disco queen's music meant to them.

Spinner has collected a number of artist responses, including those of Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea, electro band Ladytron, and Timbaland, amongst others. Check back throughout the day as we'll be updating this list.

RIP Donna Summer. glorious disco Goddess. -- Adam Lambert

I'm so sad about the news that Donna Summer died this morning. I was a big fan. I even used one of her songs in my show that airs today. -- Ellen DeGeneres

Wow, another legend gone. Rest in peace to the beautiful disco queen Donna Summer. -- Nicki Minaj

Rest in Peace dear Donna Summer. Your voice was the heartbeat and soundtrack of a decade. -- Quincy Jones

Donna Summer's work with Georgio Moroder changed the face of music and changed my life. -- Marc Almond

Donna Summer. Icon! Legend! Her voice! Her spirit! Rest In peace, you truly inspired me! I love you! http://instagr.am/p/KvMnmlv-TQ/ -- Kelly Rowland

Used to steal my sis' "Bad Girls" album by Donna Summer and crank "Hot Stuff" while staring at her on the cover. Cancer killed another... -- Butch Walker

For the last half hour or so I've been lying in my bed crying and stunned. Donna Summer RIP -- Nile Rodgers

This may help you understand why i'm still crying. So much love and RESPECT for Donna Summer RIP http://fb.me/NyJWCYOF -- Nile Rodgers

R I P #Donna Summer LEGEND !!! Your music will live forever. -- Billy Ray Cyrus

RIP Donna Summer Queen of Disco. You were a great inspiration. Still so young... -- Armin Van Buuren

Damnnn, Donna Summer too? Wow, RIP. Our culture is so indebted to her. -- A-Trak

Donna Summer- You have inspired me in so many ways..... -- Solange Knowles

Disco has lost a legend; a stupendous voice that could do anything. Rest in peace, Donna Summer. -- Paul Shaffer

I may be an 80's baby, but I LOVED the disco era. Donna Summer & Diana Ross were the inspiration for my 70's scene in Pretty Girl Rock vid!! -- Keri Hilson

We are so very sad to learn of the passing of Donna Summer. We remain big fans of the fantastic music she created... -- Dengue Fever

I remember sitting in the front seat of my mom's toyota while she sang Donna Summer's "she works hard for the money" songs were just classic -- Ryan Seacrest

Donna Summer used disco to bring the most unlikely people together -- blacks, whites & everyone in between. Donna... -- Tommy Davidson

woah! donna summer gone to the great beyond !!! chuck brown then donna summer they're gonna be dancing in heaven!!! i love donna summer RIP -- Flea

Goodbye Donna Summer, thanks for the radness (State Of Independence song) -- Louise Burns

Donna Summer passed away today. Same day as Jim Henson, 22 years ago. In honor of both: (Muppet Beaker Video Singing Hot Stuff) -- Neil Patrick Harris

RIP Donna Summer -- The X Factor

RIP Donna Summer, who brought soul to disco. -- Harry Shearer

Donna Summer. Man I can't believe this--- like "My Baby Understands" was on my workout playlist this morning! This MORNING! God...I just... -- Questlove

"once upon a time" the album by Donna Summer, a moroder+summer masterpiece. They changed music forever, a legend never dies. -- Patrick Wolf

To my friend Donna Summer, You will be missed but not 4gotten. The first Diva, WE love you. Prayers to the family & friends. -- Sheila E

Few singers have impacted music & the world like Donna Summer! It's the end of an era. Peace & prayers 2 all who loved her. I will miss her! -- Gloria Estefan

So sad to hear the news about Donna Summer passing away loved to love her baby ... (YouTube link live I Feel Love) -- Belle & Sebastian

this cant be tru i cant believe this RIP Donna Summer. at a lost 4words -- Timbaland

Upon hearing this in 1976, Brian Eno told David Bowie that he had "heard the future". He had. RIP Donna Summer. :( -- Ladytron

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