Adele Springsteen: The tributes

It was a long time coming — Adele Springsteen had been battling Alzheimer's for well over a decade — but it still came as a blow to hear about the passing of the Springsteen community's matriarch this past Thursday.

As Jon Pareles wrote in his New York Times column (link below), "anyone who’s ever shouted along on a chorus with an arena full of Springsteen fans — those choruses that often break through the darker thoughts in the verses — clearly owes Adele Springsteen some thanks." Or maybe even a lot.

Rest in peace to a very special lady, and thoughts and prayers to the entire Springsteen clan; you can read some of the tributes below, along with an opportunity to add your own.

• New York Times: "The Mother Who Gave Springsteen His Rock ’n’ Roll Spirit" (paywall removed)

• Associated Press: "Bruce Springsteen’s mother Adele Springsteen, a fan favorite who danced at his shows, dies at 98"

• Asbury Park Press: "Obituary for Bruce Springsteen mom: Find yourself a little rock 'n' roll bar and dance"

• Today: "Bruce Springsteen's mom dies at 98. Here's what he's shared about her struggle with Alzheimer's"

• Legacy.com obituary: "Adele Springsteen (1925–2024), Bruce Springsteen’s mother"

• Leave your condolences at the Legacy.com guest book

• Official obituary at app.com ("In lieu of flowers, find yourself 'a little rock and roll bar and go out and dance.'")

• Leave a tribute on the Memory Board

• TMZ: "Remembering Adele Springsteen" (nice gallery with some classic shots, including Adele with Sir Elton John)

A note from Stevie:

And finally, this wonderful Danny Clinch shot from Patti: