Lena Horne Mourned by Obama, Diddy and Others

President Barack Obama isn't the only one mourning the passing of singer-actress Lena Horne.

In a statement Monday, Mr. Obama called Horne a most cherished entertainer who warmed hearts with her beautiful voice and dramatic on-screen performances. The president also hailed her efforts to promote justice and equality.

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His accolades were among many expressed since Horne, the first black performer to tour with an all-white band, died over the weekend at age 92. And many of the condolences came from the pop music and hip-hop artists that one might expect to be ignorant of Horne's legacy.

"Wow! Lena Horne! What an incredible woman & story of triumph!" singer-songwriter Alicia Keys tweeted.

Like the president, Sean "Diddy" Combs praised Horne for "all the doors she opened." Mr. Obama called on all Americans to appreciate the joy Horne brought to their lives and the progress she forged for the country.

"She was an icon," Queen Latifah told ESPN.

In a Twitter post, NFL star and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Chad Ochocinco wrote, "Just been informed we've lost another great one in the beautiful LENA HORNE, favorite movie with her is STORMY WEATHER #sad."

As expected, jazz artists joined in the praise.

"Aside from her impeccable musical legacy, we honor her for coming of age in an era that didn't accept her," jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli told the New Jersey Star-Ledger.