Beyonce Remembers Whitney Houston

'She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman,' Beyonce says of Whitney Houston.

Moments after hearing of Whitney Houston's death, celebrities shared their condolences and tributes. Artists such as Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Jermaine Dupri and more took to Twitter while others shared a few words when attending pre-Grammy parties, such as at Ne-Yo's fourth Annual Midnight Brunch.

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Beyoncé -- just two days after sharing the first photos of hers and Jay-Z's baby, Blue Ivy Carter -- expressed her thoughts on the death of the legend via press release.

"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," Bey' said. "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. "