Nina Simone died in her sleep at her home in Carry-le-Rout, Bouches-du-Rhone on Ap. Her funeral service was attended by Miriam Makeba, Patti Labelle, poet Sonia Sanchez, actor Ossie Davis and hundreds of others. Elton John sent a floral tribute with the message, “You were the greatest and I love you”. And the legacy continues.