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Heartfelt tributes from stars across the entertainment industry have been paid to Queen Elizabeth II, who has passed away at the age of 96<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Queen Elizabeth II was Britain\u2019s longest-reigning monarch, having ascended to the throne in 1952, and was a beloved representative of the UK and Commonwealth.<\/span><\/p>\n Her Majesty was also a lifelong supporter of the arts, and her coronation was the first to be broadcast on television.<\/span><\/p>\n Kay Burley was one of the first figures in the world of TV and entertainment to pay tribute to the Queen, saying<\/a>: \u201cLong to have reigned over us. May she forever rest in peace with the Duke of Edinburgh, the love of her life. The Queen was 96.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Stephen Fry<\/a> took to Twitter to pay his respects, posting: \u201cOh dear. Oh my. Oh heavens. Bless my soul. Oh lor. Heck. <\/span>I don\u2019t know why I\u2019m sobbing. Silly really. Oh dear.\u201d<\/p>\n Actor Sanjeev Bhaskar tweeted: \u201cI met the Queen numerous times and she was always warm, gracious and humorous, whether briefly at an event or chatting about The Kumars. A life of extraordinary public service.\u201d<\/p>\n I met the Queen numerous times and she was always warm, gracious and humorous, whether briefly at an event or chatting about The Kumars. A life of extraordinary public service. #RIPQueenElizabeth<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tXtDRzqJS7<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Sanjeev Bhaskar???? (@TVSanjeev) September 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>