Jerry Lee Lewis Dead: Dennis Quaid, Ringo Starr, Elton John and More Remember Late Rocker
Mar. 15, 2025Celebrities are mourning the loss of rock n' roll legend and controversial musicianJerry Lee Lewis.
“He is ready to leave,” Brown Lewis had said just before his death. “He said he was ready to be with Jesus.
Since the news broke, stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to Lewis.
Rock and rollerRingo Starrshared a tribute on Twitter, writing, “God bless Jerry lee Lewis peace and love to all his family Ringo.”
Kid Rockwrote that he will, “FOREVER cherish my time with Jerry Lee on and off the stage.”
He continued, “No question one of the best to ever do it and one of the godfathers and architects of rock n roll. Your music will always live through me, and the rest of the world! Rest in peace and Rock on Killer!! -Kid Rock”
Meanwhile,Dennis Quaid— who played Lewis in the 1989 filmGreat Balls of Fire!— said he will miss him.
“Jerry Lee was a Christian, an American icon and the greatest piano player in the world. People will be listening to ‘Great Balls of Fire’ and ‘Whole Lot of Shakin’' 500 years from now,” he wrote on Instagram. “I will miss him. God bless you Jerry Lee.”
The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood shared a pair of photos with Lewis on Twitter and wrote, “R.I.P. JLL the KILLER-What a man.”
“Without Jerry Lee Lewis, I wouldn’t have become who I am today. He was groundbreaking and exciting, and he pulverized the piano,” he wrote on Twitter. “A brilliant singer too. Thank you for your trailblazing inspiration and all the rock ‘n’ roll memories.#RIP.”
Brian Wilson kept his tribute short and sweet: “Love & Mercy to Jerry Lee Lewis.”
ForTravis Tritt, Lewis was someone that inspired his music.
“The world has lost another musical icon today,” the tribute read. “Rest in Peace Jerry Lee Lewis, a pioneer of early rock n' roll, and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.”
Marie Osmondpaid tribute to her “friend” on Twitter.
“He was Country and Rock-and-roll!!! Jerry Lee Lewis, a pioneer in the birth of rock, was an iconic legend. It was an honor to know you!”
ForTim McGraw, Lewis was “one of the best”: “He was anything but a ‘Mean Old Man.’ Honored to have gotten the chance to record with Jerry Lee Lewis. One of the best!!#RIPJerryLeeLewis”
source: people.com
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