Often citing her as an inspiration in the early days of her career, Lady GaGa has tributed the late Amy Winehouse just hours ago, joining the ever growing list of stars who have shared their thoughts on a death that has rocked the world to its core.

Find out what GaGa said below…

On Winehouse, she explained:

“Amy changed Pop music forever. I remember knowing there was hope, and feeling not alone because of her. She lived jazz, she lived the blues.”

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