The news of music heavyweight Clive Davis’s death has hit many who were touched by his brilliance and generocity.
Davis died at the age of 94 in New York.
The Davis family announced his death through a statement on Monday.
Jennifer Hudson expressed her sadness at his passing
“I needed a moment…This was a huge blow to wake up to. I know nobody lives forever, but Clive’s impact and legacy will always live on! Yes, he was the legendary music mogul, but he was family to me. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. You will be missed, Clive ! We will always celebrate your life and legacy.”
Alicia Keys paid tribute to the man through whom she got her big break
“Clive Davis changed my life forever.
He believed in me from the very beginning, when I was just 18 years old, and very few saw what I was capable of! He has stood beside me through every chapter that followed. Not just in that fake industry way but in a way that was full of love for how unlimited I could be! He called me a renaissance woman! It’s one of my favorite descriptions. It reminds me to be boundless.
His impact reaches far beyond music. It lives in the countless artists he championed, the dreams he helped bring to life, and the love he poured into so many!
If he didn’t see in me the glimmer of what was to become, you and I may have never known each other and be on this deep musical journey.
We will celebrate your extraordinary life, legacy, and heart today and always. You will be missed beyond words but I am so grateful to have had you for as long as I did”