Singer Jenni Rivera Killed in Plane Crash, Stars Pay Tribute
The Mexican-American star was flying on a private plane out of Monterrey on Sunday when the Learjet 25 went missing
(WENN) - Latin stars Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Pitbull have all paid tribute to singer Jenni Rivera, who was killed after her plane crashed in Mexico. She was 43.
The Mexican-American star was flying on a private plane out of Monterrey on Sunday when the Learjet 25 went missing. Authorities have confirmed there was no evidence of survivors in wreckage found in Nuevo Leon state.
"We are feeling devastated. Its a devastation to the family," Riveras brother, Pedro Rivera Jr. tells E! News.
Jenni, known affectionately as the Diva of Banda, sold over 20 million albums throughout her career. She was recently named one of People En Españols most powerful women.
Devastated celebrity fans have expressed their sadness on Twitter.
Ricky Martin shares:
Esto es triste. Un poco en shock. Mucha paz para su familia. RT @elnuevodia: Desaparece avión en q viajaba Jenni Rivera end.pr/U6TMch
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) December 9, 2012
Gloria Estefan writes:
Nuestro mas sentido pésame a la familia y los fans de @jennirivera y los que la acompañaron en lo que fue su ultimo viaje. Descansen en paz.
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) December 10, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the family & fans of @jennirivera & those that accompanied her on what was to be her last voyage. Rest in peace…
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) December 10, 2012
Pitbull adds:
I highly respected #JenniRivera 4 being a gr8 performer but more then tht being real & gr8 example 4 us all que dios la bendiga &may she RIP
— Pitbull (@Pitbull) December 9, 2012
Eva Longoria tweets:
My heart breaks for the loss of Jenni Rivera & everyone on the plane. My prayers go out to her family. We lost a legend today.
— Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) December 10, 2012
Jennifer Lopez posts:
So sad!! Praying for Jenni Riveras children and family and the passengers families. Que dios los bendigan!! Descansen en paz...
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) December 10, 2012
Actor/TV host Mario Lopez, who married in Mexico earlier this month, offers:
Spent some time with Jenni Rivera recently. What an amazing lady... Cool, smart, funny & talented. Such a travesty... God Bless her family
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) December 9, 2012
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