Whoopi Goldberg and Kim Kardashian lead condolences as Hollywood pays tribute to ‘unforgettable’ Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She leaves incomparable legacy’-Rishma Dosani-Entertainment – Metro

Tributes have flooded in after the Queen died at the age of 96 (Credits: AP)

Hollywood has united in mourning over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96.

Following fears for the monarch’s health earlier today, Buckingham Palace announced her death at around 6.30pm this evening.

After the news was confirmed, stars rushed to offer tributes on social media.

Taking to Twitter, Whoopi Goldberg recalled the moment that she met the Queen while attending the Royal Variety Performance more than a decade ago, explaining she was left in ‘awe’ by the moment.

‘Several years ago, I met Queen Elizabeth at The Royal Variety Performance of 2009,’ she shared. ‘As she approached me, all I could think of was WTH??

‘I’m an American kid from the projects and I’m in the company of the Queen of England. I was in awe. Rest In Peace. God Save the King.’

Hollywood united in grief over the news of her death (Picture: Getty)

Cher also reflected on their previous meetings, tweeting: ‘Am Sad About The Passing Of Queen Elizabeth II.I Had Honor Of Meeting Her.

‘I Was In Long Line of Ppl Waiting 2 Meet Her,Yet When She Got 2 Me,She Asked Me Pertinent Questions,& Seemed Genuinely Interested In Talking 2 Me.

‘I’m Proud She Was a [goat emoji] & Happy She Had a Great Sense Of Humor.’

Bon Jovi posted: ‘Queen Elizabeth was the ultimate example of service and duty… today is a sad day.’

Sharing an official portrait of the Royal leader, Reese Witherspoon simply wrote: ‘Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth II.’

Kim Kardashian posted a black-and-white photo of the Queen on her Instagram story, with the caption: ‘Rest In Peace.’

‘Rest In Peace, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,’ momager Kris Jenner tweeted beside four portraits. ‘Graceful, dedicated, elegant, unforgettable.

Kim Kardashian offered her condolences on social media (Picture: Instagram)

‘Today and always we will remember her as one of the greatest leaders our world has ever seen. I send my love and condolences to the Royal Family.’

Jennifer Garner described her as an ‘elegant, incredible woman’, as Daniel Craig told PA: ‘I, like so many, was deeply saddened by the news today and my thoughts are with the royal family, those she loved and all those who loved her.

‘She leaves an incomparable legacy and will be profoundly missed.’

Daniel Craig, who famously starred beside Her Majesty in a sketch for the Olympics, shared his grief

Sylvester Stallone uploaded a photo of the moment he shook hands with her majesty, penning: ‘May this GREAT QUEEN ,rest in peace. The world will never see the likes of her again…’

Paris Hilton went in a different direction, adding: ‘The original girl boss.

‘One of the most inspirational women. The end of an era. RIP.’

There was concern about the Queen’s health earlier today, with the Palace confirming that experts decided she should ‘remain under medical supervision’.

Although they stressed that she remained ‘comfortable’ at Balmoral, her family rushed to be by her side, and were seen arriving in the area.

It was later announced that she had died, with the Palace sharing a statement: ‘The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

‘The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.’

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