NATINA REED, MUSICIAN & STAR OF BRING IT ON, DEAD AT 32

*Brandi, Jordin Sparks and Gabrielle Union are leading the celebrity tributes to R&B singer Natina Reed who tragically died in a car accident on Friday.

'Last night the world was changed forever, life will never be the same... she was my sister,' singer and former Blaque bandmate Brandi Williams wrote on her Twitter page.

Brandi, Natina and Shamari Fears-Devoe has several hits throughout the 1990s including their most famous; Bring it all to Me.

Shamari also paid tribute to her former bandmate, tweeting: 'My world as I know it has forever changed. Until we meet again, may you find comfort in the arms of an angel. I love you Natina.'

Natina was just 32-years-old when she was hit by a car in Atlanta, Georgia, dying almost instantly.

Other acts from the world of R&B were quick to pay their respects with Monica tweeting: 'RIP Natina Love u Always!! Prayers going up for your son Tren & @kurupt_gotti'

Singer and actress Jordin Sparks wrote of her sorrow for the loss of Natina via her Twitter page: ‘When The Last Teardrops Falls’ by Blaque is still one of my favourite songs ever. RIP Natina. :( '

Gabrielle Union added on her page: ' #RIP #Sad #BringItOn.'

Other famous R&B fans offered their condolences.

Glee star Amber Riley wrote via Twitter: 'Omg RIP Natina Reed from Blaque. My condolences to her family and former group members, such a tragic death :( '

The View host Sherri Shepherd wrote: '#RIP Natina Reed (from girl group “Blaque”) . . . loved “Bring it All to Me”'

Music mogul Russell Simmons joined in the tributes, with just a simple: 'R.I.P Natina Reed.'



My world was changed forever: Brandi mourned the loss of her former bandmate



Favourite song choice: Jordin Sparks remembered Natina's group Blaque's song When The Last Teardrops Fall



Tribute: Gabrielle Union posted a brief homage to the late singer on her Twitter page

The Gwinnett Police Department said the driver of the vehicle which hit Reed called 911 at 10:30 PM on Friday night, according to TMZ.

They added that she was pronounced dead at Gwinnett Medical Centre 29 minutes later.

A press release relayed that Reed 'was in the roadway on Lawrenceville Highway near Hamilton Road when struck.'

A great loss: Glee star Amber Riley sent her condolences to Natina's family


So sorry: The View co-host Sherri Shepherd tweeted a link to one of Blaque's video

Police say the driver 'was determined to be not at fault and there are no charges pending.'

Natina also appeared in the 2000 film, Bring It On, in which she played cheerleader Jenelope.

Her Bring it On co-star Eliza Dushku ‏ wrote on her Twitter page: 'Natina Reed, such a beautiful young talented woman, my Bring it On sis, so sad to hear.. #tragic'



Sad news: Natina, here with her Blaque bandmates in 2001



Screen star: Natina appeared in hit movie Bring It On when she portrayed a cheerleader in the Clovers

She was a protégé of the late Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, who died after crashing her car.

Reed has a 10-year-old son, Tren Brown, whose father is rapper Kurupt who paid his own tribute on Sunday evening.

'Myself and Tren, Natina's son, would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this tragic time,' he said. 'This is a tremendous loss to our family. Natina was a great person and I wish everyone had the opportunity to meet her and know her as I did.'




Paying tribute: Natina's bandmate DeVoe took to Twitter to pay her respects for her late friend



Three musketeers: Blaque, pictured in 1999, were famous in the Nineties