Celebs share their heartbreak over Prince, dead at 57
Celebrities are fans, too -- and when it comes to Prince, many are super fans.
In the wake of the larger-than-life pop icon's death at 57, celebrities are sharing their heartbreak on social media. Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, died at his Paisley Park residence outside Minneapolis this morning, a publicist confirmed to CBS News.
His music helped define the 1980s but he didn't stop there, touching generations of fans over a three-decade career that was still going strong at the time of his death.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" creator Shonda Rhimes was among the first to express sorrow about his loss on Twitter:
I can't. I just can not. #Prince
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016
Fellow music icon Paul McCartney:
God bless this creative giant. Thanks Prince. Love X Paul
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) April 21, 2016
Musician Alicia Keys:
Prince was a gift and a genius. He showed us that we have no limits. His music left me forever changed. ❤ https://t.co/AbZc3AGxny
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) April 21, 2016
Singer and actress Rose McGowan evoked Prince's famous lyrics:
Today the doves will be crying purple tears #Prince
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) April 21, 2016
Pop star Justin Timberlake:
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
Pop star Katy Perry:
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
"Girls" creator, director and actress Lena Dunham:
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The cast of Broadway's "The Color Purple," including star Jennifer Hudson, paid tribute to Prince after the show's Thursday night performance. A video of their performance can be seen here:
A tribute to #Prince by @Iamjhud, @cynthiaerivo and the cast of #TheColorPurple. https://t.co/npj0z3jBhe
— The Color Purple (@BwayColorPurple) April 22, 2016
Singer-songwriter Kelly Price:
Prince WOW.....just...wow! A MASTER of music. You will be missed. Music will NOT be the same. Thanku for the many moments you gave us all
— Kelly Price (@KellyPrice4Real) April 21, 2016
Actress Hailee Steinfeld:
my heart feels so heavy.
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) April 21, 2016
Actress Olivia Munn:
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Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres:
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016
Singer MC Hammer:
I loved this Man. Too soon. Can't comprehend it but it's unfortunately true. Heaven is yours. RIP #Prince #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/EH8paEvn75
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) April 21, 2016
Prince played his final show at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta earlier this month, on April 14.