Justin Timberlake is commemorating his late backup vocalist Nicole Hurst, who just recently passed away at age 39.
Hurst, who has actually likewise carried out onstage with Kelly Clarkson and Janet Jackson, died after fighting cancer on and off for 8 years, although the main cause of death was not revealed.
“My heart is so heavy,” Timberlake composed on Instagram on Friday, Aug. 6, together with pictures and videos of Hurst. “We lost a beautiful soul this week. Nicole lit up every room she walked into. On and off the stage she was a constant source of joy and positivity. Some things feel so unfair and we will never understand why they happen. What I do know is that we were blessed to laugh with her, to travel with her, and to experience her infectious smile and love for a life filled with music.”
In his post, Timberlake consisted of a video of Hurst taking spotlight at one of his shows with a solo efficiency of Lauryn Hill‘s “Ex-Factor,” with himself accompanying her on guitar. In another clip, she states of the pop star, “my bro over here” chose the tune, which he consisted of in his set lists in his 2018 Man of the Woods trip.
