The likes of Rihanna and Nicki Minaj have paid tribute to the late Donna Summer.

Summer passed away yesterday (May 17) after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a massive disco legacy.

Rihanna paid her own tribute to Summer by retweeting this simple message on Twitter: "RIP Donna Summer, Queen of Disco!!"

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

Former X Factor judge Kelly Rowland added her thoughts to the sad passing, saying:" Icon! Legend! Her voice! Her spirit! Rest In peace, you truly inspired me."

KISS bassist Gene Simmons meanwhile tweeted: "A sad goodbye to Donna Summer. Gracious. Caring. She sang on Burnin' Up With Fever on my solo album. She will be missed."