Diane Martel , acclaimed video director and all-around creative talent, has died at the age of 63. A statement issued to Rolling Stone confirmed that she passed away on Thursday (Sept. 18).

“Diane passed away peacefully at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital – surrounded by friends and family – after a long battle with breast cancer, ” relayed her family. She is survived by her Aunt, Gail Merrifield Papp (wife of Joseph Papp, founder of The Public Theatre), her three beloved, loyal cats (Poki, PopPop, PomPom), and many loving lifetime friends.”

Known for her work with Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Ciara, Jennifer Lopez, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, John Legend, and more, the industry collectively grieved the loss of the visionary powerho

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