Many celebrities are remembering Toni Morrison's life and legacy following her death on Aug. 5 [1]. On Monday, politicians, writers, and activists paid tribute to the legendary novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner. "She made me understand 'writer' was a fine profession," Grey's Anatomy [2] showrunner Shonda Rhimes wrote on Twitter. "I grew up wanting to be only her. Dinner with her was a night I will never forget. Rest, Queen."
Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris [3] took a moment to reflect on the Beloved author's profound storytelling. "We lost one of our greatest voices & storytellers," Kamala tweeted. "Holding close those touched by her being & her gift. Her work gave us power, hope & freedom. While our world shines a little less bright today, we know 'something that is loved is never lost.'"
Toni's publisher, Alfred A. Knopf, shared the news of her death [4] on Monday morning, writing, "We are profoundly sad to report that Toni Morrison has died at the age of eighty-eight." A spokesperson later told The New York Times the cause was complications of pneumonia [5]. Keep scrolling for more tributes to Toni.
