Beyonce has followed the hundreds of celebrites who have taken to social media to pay their respects to the late poet Maya Angelou, who sadly died yesterday aged 86, with a touching handwritten poem.
The 'Drunk In Love' star posted a handwritten poem, one of the late author's most well-loved works titled Still I Rise alongside a black and white picture of the inspirational poet and a caption: "Rest In Peace phenomenal woman."
Beyonce pays tribute to Maya Angelou (Michael Carpenter/WENN)
Beyonce joins an enormous host of celebrities who have paid tribute to the celebrated author including Rihanna, Khloe Kardashian, Pharrell Williams and hundreds more as the well-wishes continue to pour in.
Bey posted a handwritten Maya Angelou poem on Instagram (Instagram/Beyonce)
The late author became one of the key commentators during the Civil Rights movement as her works and memoirs including I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, cemented her position as one of the most iconic figures of the past century.
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