Sad news to report….

Legendary film and music video director Diane Martel has passed away.

Her family confirmed her death Martel died on Thursday, Sept. 18 following a breast cancer diagnosis. “Diane passed away peacefully at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital – surrounded by friends and family – after a long battle with breast cancer,” her family said in a statement via Rolling Stone.

Throughout her career, she worked with artists, directing iconic music videos that defined generations and became pop culture milestones.

Ciara paid tribute to Martel in an Instagram post on Friday, Sept. 19. “You believed in me and I believed in you! You will forever hold a special place in my heart and I am forever grateful for all the magic we’ve were able to make together,” she captioned a series of clips from her music videos.

“I know it was all God! Heaven has just gained an Angel. I love you so much @DianeMartel_ A.k.a. Miss D! Rest In Paradise ❤️.”

Most recently, Ciara, 39, worked with Martel on the “Ecstasy” music video, which was released in April.

Vanessa Bryant also honored the music video director, sharing a post from September 2021 on her Instagram Stories with a heart emoji and a broken heart emoji.

“Dinner with my Nani and @dianemartel_ or as my husband used to call her… D-Z Marteezy 😘❤️,” Bryant, 43, wrote. “It was so good to see you D.!!! You’re so talented. All your fav videos were created by “Bucky Chrome”. 🎥🥰”

If you don’t know her or familiar with this iconic film and video extraordinaire, you ARE familiar with her work.

Here are a few all-time great music videos directed by Diane Martel. RIP😢:

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