She was EVERYTHING to me!!! When Fame came out, it shifted all who dreamed of being an artist. Irene's talent was mesmerizing! Her being a Black girl...was the icing. She influenced an entire generation!! Gone waaayy too soon. RIP...so grateful for your presence on this earth 💔 pic.twitter.com/ds7JbhABFd

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) November 26, 2022