London, UK - An outpouring of famous faces, including Barack Obama, Elton John, Kim Kardashian, Ed Sheeran, David Beckham, Daniel Craig, and more, have led tributes to Queen Elizabeth II and her "incomparable legacy" following her death.

The monarch was described as "an inspiration to the world for her lifetime of service" as tributes flooded in from all over the world after her death was announced on Thursday.

Helen Mirren, who portrayed the Queen on the silver screen and on the stage, described the monarch as the "epitome of nobility".

In a post on Instagram, the Oscar-winning British actor said: "I am proud to be an Elizabethan. We mourn a woman, who, with or without the crown, was the epitome of nobility."

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James Bond star Craig said the Queen leaves "an incomparable legacy and will be profoundly missed".

Sir Elton said the Queen had been a huge part of his life "from childhood to this day" in his own online tribute.

"Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's passing," he wrote. "She was an inspiring presence to be around, and led the country through some of our greatest, and darkest, moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth."

Former president Obama and his wife Michelle wrote on Twitter, "Like so many of you, Michelle and I are grateful to have witnessed Her Majesty’s dedicated leadership, and we are awed by her legacy of tireless, dignified public service.

The US' first family of reality TV, the Kardashians, including Kim, Khloé Kardashian, and Kris Jenner, posted tributes to the queen on their Instagram accounts. Pop stars Ed Sheeran and Jessie J joined in with messages on their IG stories as well.

Other sentiments poured in from Spice Girls Victoria Beckham and Melanie B and rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who said "the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II" is "devastating."

Musical theater composer Andrew Lloyd Webber described the Queen as "an inspiration to the world for her lifetime of service".

Harry Potter author JK Rowling said the monarch had "earned her rest."

"Some may find the outpouring of British shock and grief at this moment quaint or odd, but millions felt affection and respect for the woman who uncomplainingly filled her constitutional role for seventy years," she wrote on Twitter.

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Soccer star David Beckham said the queen "inspired" and "comforted" fans in a post with black and white photos.

The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger reflected on how the Queen had "always been there" throughout his life, as he recalled watching her key moments and shared a photo of the monarch. The band also offered their "deepest sympathy" to the royal family following the news.

Elsewhere in the music world, Paul McCartney also paid tribute to the Queen with a short but sweet message on his social media.

Alongside an image of the Queen in her youth signed by McCartney, the 80-year-old music icon wrote: "God bless Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace," and "Long live The King."

The official account of Paddington Bear also tweeted its respects to the Queen, saying: "Thank you Ma'am, for everything," echoing the two's comical sketch together as part of celebrations for the monarch's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.

The outpouring of remembrances continues to flow.