Donna Summer, who passed away on May 17, 2012, is gone but certainly not forgotten.

The music world paid their respects to her incredible legacy of disco star Donna Summer, who has died aged 63. It is believed the singer, best known for hits including I Feel Love, had been fighting cancer. A family statement said: "Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith. While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. Words truly can't express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time."

"I'm so sad. This woman was the queen of disco and so much more," Elton told E! News. "Her records sound as good today as they ever did. That she has never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a total disgrace, especially when I see the second-rate talent that has been inducted. She is a great friend to me and to the Elton John AIDS Foundation and I will miss her greatly."

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