SingerRonnie Spectorsadly passed away this week following a brief battle with cancer.

“This news just breaks my heart,” Zendaya wrote.

Thank you for sharing your life with me, I could listen to your stories for hours and hours.

Zendaya smiling for a picture

There is absolutely nothing that could dim the light you cast."

“I admire you so much and am so grateful for the bond we share.

You are a magical force of greatness and the world of music will never be the same.

Ronnie Spector posing for a picture in 1971

I wish everyone got to experience you the way I did.”