Little Richard, died on Saturday morning at the age of 87, PEOPLE confirmed
also reflected on the generosity Richard showed her back when she was a college student and he was a frequent guest at the restaurant where she worked.
"I served soul food brunch to Little Richard every Sunday for a year while waitressing at Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch in LA. I was a college student. Heon a $75 breakfast with friends. This was 30 years ago. Helped me so much. God rest his soul," she wrote. His death was also mourned by Kelvin Holly, a longtime member of the musician's band. "Rest in peace Richard. This one really stings. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of my bandmates and fans all over the world.
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