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Beyoncé opens up about "painful" loss of Whitney Houston

International superstar Beyoncé has released a message to her fans following the weekend's tragic news that pop icon Whitney Houston had died

Addressing her followers, the 'Halo' hitmaker explained that Houston was such an inspiration to her and she's heartbroken over such an untimely passing:

"The loss of Whitney Houston is painful. I remember meeting Whitney for the first time when I was 15. She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman. Not only was she confident, poised, stunningly beautiful and intelligent, but she was sincere and kind. She took the time to make everyone feel like they were very important to her."

"I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like her. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic. Her vibrato, her cadence, her control. So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us. God bless her."

 

 

 

Watch a recent interview with Beyoncé below: