The music world is mourning the loss of Donna Summer, who died at 63 after battling cancer. The music icon's successes began in the 70s, when the singer scored huge hits with songs like "Last Dance" and "Love to Love You Baby." Other career highlights included such ear candy as "She Works Hard for the Money" and "Hot Stuff."

Summer's peers, fans and contemporaries quickly took to the web to pay tribute to the star, with heartfelt messages coming from many top musical acts, including Boyz II Men, Mary J. Blige, Gloria Estefan and more.

See photos of the life and looks of the Queen of Disco below.

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