Here are some of the reactions they posted to Twitter or released in statements: — “Stunned”.
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“Lots of guitars gently weeping today #Prince #RIP”.
Dang it… Truly hate hearing we lost Prince.
Other celebrities to honor Prince online include Demi Lovato, Blake Shelton, Kings of Leon rocker Nathan Followill, Nikki Sixx, Wyclef Jean, Keith Urban, Joan Collins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Nick Jonas, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Johnson, Kerry Washington, Vanessa Williams, Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Munn, and MC Hammer, who tweeted: “I loved this Man. Too soon”. You legend. Rest In Peace”, and: “Prince?
— “I’m in shock (hash) Prince”.
The Purple Rain icon passed away at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota at the age of 57, and musicians from all genres have taken to social media to express their sadness at the unexpected loss. “Such a talent to have died so young #RIPPrince”.
Stones’ guitarist Ronnie Wood paid tribute to “a good friend” and called him “such a great performer / guitar player”.
“This is what it sounds like when doves cry…”
Patti LaBelle: “I am deeply saddened by Prince’s untimely passing. Thanks for giving us so much”.
— “What a sad day today!” #Prince- shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016 ” Devastated to hear the news about Prince.
She wrote: “Thank you #Prince for all of your inspiration and sharing your incredible talents with the world”. A true genius. Musically way ahead of any of us. “Thank you to all the fans and supporters for your endless love, and for making such big dreams come true…” My heart is heavy.
“The Prince is dead”. Prince’s legendary music will live on, but today is a huge loss for Minnesota. “He was so magnificent at the Super Bowl that I was privileged to perform the National Anthem in sign.” – actress Marlee Matlin. “No no no… RIP You genius”, while Samuel L Jackson said he was “crushed” by the news. Genius in the studio. To know Prince personally was to know someone kind and gentle, phenomenally brilliant and intellectually curious, with every bone in his body loving music.
“And just like that… the world lost a lot of magic”.
“I can’t. I just cannot”.
Kiss frontman Gene Simmonds tweeted: “Sad to say, has passed on!!!” He was a Giant. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
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“This (expletive) sucks. Prince on repeat all day”.
