Jennifer Lopez: 'Jenni Rivera's Death Is A Wake-Up Call For Everyone'

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Jennifer Lopez has spoken out about how she identified with late Mexican singer Jenni Rivera, even though she never met her, and says her tragic passing is a "wake-up call for everyone."

The Latin music star tragically died in a plane crash earlier this month at the age of 43, along with six other passengers.

Jennifer says that while she had never met Rivera, she was able to identify with her as she was a businesswoman juggling a family.

The 'On The Floor' singer told the Associated Press: "I didn't know her personally but I knew of her. For me, just being on tour right now, you live the same type of life. You know what I mean? It's travelling, it's doing shows.

"She considered herself a businesswoman as well, besides an artist, and she had kids and I'm sure she was rushing home to get home to her kids at that time so she took the flight at three in the morning."

Jennifer continued: "So you go like, 'Wow, it's just like a wake-up call for everybody'. It's tragic. She was so young... and she had five kids. It just wasn't her time."

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Rivera was admired by her fellow Latin music stars, with many paying tribute to her via their Twitter amounts, including Jennifer.

She posted: "So sad!! Praying for Jenni Rivera's children and family and the passengers families. Que dios los bendigan!! Descansen en paz..."

Ricky Martin also paid tribute tweeting: "This is sad. I'm a bit in shock. Much peace to her family."

Other stars who took to the social network to share their thoughts included Whoopi Goldberg who wrote: "R.I.P. Jenni Rivera,AMAZING & very talented woman My deep condolence to her family... Love her music," and singer Alicia Keys who wrote a simple tweet that read: "I'm so sorry."

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