Fellow Musicians, Dignitaries Fill Twitter With Tributes To Prince
DENVER (CBS4)- Gov. John Hickenlooper joined thousands who took to social media on Thursday to pay their respects to Prince, who died on Thursday.
Hickenlooper posted a picture of the Rocky Mountains in purple, the musician's favorite color.
Purple mountains majesty.#RIP @prince pic.twitter.com/y1gk9Nq0o5
— John Hickenlooper (@Hickenlooper) April 21, 2016
Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times with hits including "Little Red Corvette," ''Let's Go Crazy" and "When Doves Cry," was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57.
His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told The Associated Press that the superstar "died at his home this morning at Paisley Park." The local sheriff said deputies found Prince unresponsive in an elevator late Thursday morning after being summoned to his home, but that first-responders couldn't revive him.
In addition to Hickenlooper, fellow Coloradan Don Cheadle gave this shout out to Prince:
Others include President Barack Obama who used a quote from Prince to describe his legacy:
"'A strong spirit transcends rules,' Prince once said—and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative." —President Obama
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 21, 2016
Others include celebrities ranging from Oprah to Madonna and the landmarks like the Apollo Theater and the space agency NASA.
A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. https://t.co/7buFWWExMw pic.twitter.com/ONQDwSQwVa
— NASA (@NASA) April 21, 2016
I will miss a good friend who was so talented. He was such a great performer / guitar player. Sleep well Prince ???? pic.twitter.com/4EZLFyGw9X
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) April 21, 2016
And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016
Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016
My friend is gone...This is what it sounds like, when doves cry. He was my
— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) April 21, 2016
dove...Stevie Nicks
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 21, 2016
Oh my god I can't believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) April 21, 2016
IN HONOR OF THE BEAUTIFUL ONE • #PRINCE • NOTHING COMPARES 2 U • 1958-2016 pic.twitter.com/utJvwpbryN
— apollotheater (@ApolloTheater) April 21, 2016