Katy Perry pays tribute as mentor Angelica Cob-Baehler passes away: She was like a big sister to me

Katy Perry posted a heartfelt tribute to her late mentor, Angelica Cob-Baehler after she died at age 47 from cancer last week.

The pair met when Angelica was a VP at Columbia Records and Katy had recorded an album, although it was never released.

From starting a campaign to bring Katy to Capitol Music Group in 2005 to being credited for creative direction on her hit album One Of The Boys, Angelica was one of her biggest and earliest supporters.

Sharing a string of photos and a video of Geli on Instagram, the chart-topper wrote a moving message.

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Six days ago, one of my biggest champions and realest friends, Angelica Cob-Baehler moved on from this place. She was one of the strongest women I have ever known – fighting her cancer like friggin Rocky, enduring chemo, immunotherapy, a tracheotomy, feeding tubes for months on end, and experimental cancer treatment trials. I watched her go through many stages for over a year, but a few things remained constant: her sarcastic/wicked sense of humor, her positive outlook, and the incredible love she had for her family. We had a lot of wins together for over 10 years, and I am incredibly grateful she was a born fighter/no shit-taker because she practically willed me into existence as a young artist when she “stole my files” from limbo at Columbia Records and brought them to life at Capitol Records. She was like a big sister to me, showing me the ropes and always having my back. She never became a yes-person and was quick to check me when I needed checking – that was family. I have procrastinated posting this because it makes it feel a little too final, but I dont believe people ever really die – she just had to leave that body behind. Out of body, and full of spirit now. Sadly, she also left behind two amazing young girls, and an incredible husband who was the definition of ROCK through this whole process. As for me, Ill never let them forget that Angelica embodied the angel in her name, was a woman of incredible integrity and character, a massive giver, and a DOPE human being. I know today is #GivingTuesday, and if you have been a longtime KatyCat and a friend of mine or Gelis, lets honor her by donating to her favorite charity, Generosity.org by clicking the link in bio. She may be gone from this place, but she will never be forgotten. Rest in power, my angel, and dont worry, we got Chapman and the girls. #RIPGeli

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Six days ago, one of my biggest champions and realest friends, Angelica Cob-Baehler moved on from this place, she began.

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She was one of the strongest women I have ever known – fighting her cancer like friggin Rocky, enduring chemo, immunotherapy, a tracheotomy, feeding tubes for months on end, and experimental cancer treatment trials.

I watched her go through many stages for over a year, but a few things remained constant: her sarcastic/wicked sense of humor, her positive outlook, and the incredible love she had for her family, the singer added.

We had a lot of wins together for over 10 years, and I am incredibly grateful she was a born fighter/no shit-taker because she practically willed me into existence as a young artist when she “stole my files” from limbo at Columbia Records and brought them to life at Capitol Records.

She was like a big sister to me, showing me the ropes and always having my back. She never became a yes-person and was quick to check me when I needed checking – that was family.

I have procrastinated posting this because it makes it feel a little too final, but I dont believe people ever really die – she just had to leave that body behind.

The singer mentioned the music executives two daughters and husband, who she described as: The definition of ROCK through this whole process.

Katy added: She may be gone from this place, but she will never be forgotten.

Rest in power, my angel, and dont worry, we got Chapman and the girls. #RIPGeli.

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Urging fans to contribute to Angelicas favourite charity, Katy shared a link to Generosity.org.

Fans have since been sending the 34-year-old singer messages of support.

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