Celebrity Reactions On The Death of Prince

The meaning of the word loss has taken on new meaning this day. Thank God, love lives 4Ever #prince

— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) April 21, 2016

My heart is broken. There are no words.
I love you!

— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) April 21, 2016

My heart is so heavy but comforted in knowing he is at peace now. The memories and the music will live on.

— Tevin Campbell (@tevincampbelll) April 21, 2016

#prince U gave me wings &songs 2sing. I'm eternally grateful. Its springtime in heaven where your light will 4ever shine

— Ingrid Chavez (@ingridchavez) April 21, 2016

I loved him. He was a genius.

— Maceo Parker (@maceoparker) April 21, 2016

I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF

— C H A K A | K H A N (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016

My friend is gone...This is what it sounds like, when doves cry. He was my
dove...Stevie Nicks

— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) April 21, 2016

Rest well my friend! pic.twitter.com/ap9ifG2PEr

— Patti LaBelle (@MsPattiPatti) April 21, 2016

peace and love pic.twitter.com/X7azBtLh4o

— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) April 21, 2016

Prince #RIP ????????????????????

— Joan Osborne (@joan_osborne) April 21, 2016

I'm in a state of shock...devastating, heartbreaking...

— taja_sevelle (@taja_sevelle) April 21, 2016

#Prince I don't even want to talk today. The press is inundating the world with news of his passing and I can't believe it...I'm crushed.

— Martika (@MartikaTunes) April 21, 2016

"'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

Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

Prince, NOTHING COMPARES... #RIPPrince... https://t.co/KAserIRfgD pic.twitter.com/6qyF7VqNtV

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

I am so saddened to hear of Prince's passing. Prince was a revolutionary artist, a wonderful musician and composer. 1/3

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016

Prince was an original lyricist and a startling guitar player. His talent was limitless. 2/3

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016

Prince was one of the most unique and exciting artists of the last 30 years. 3/3

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016

I'm shocked to hear that Prince passed at such a young age. Musically, he could do it all: sing, play, arrange and produce. Love & Mercy

— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) April 21, 2016

Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 21, 2016

I can't believe it, I'm in total shock. So many wonderful memories,
I will miss him. #Prince

— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) 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

Just heard the news about Prince. We are losing all our greats. So sad .... Met him several times. Sweet man. The epitome of talent.

— Debbie Gibson (@DebbieGibson) April 21, 2016

Goodbye Prince, thanks for the amazing music.

— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) April 21, 2016

RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.

— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) April 21, 2016

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. This producer's producer." - Brian Eno in 2001 when asked to name his favourite producer.

— Brian Eno News (@dark_shark) April 21, 2016

God bless this creative giant. Thanks Prince. Love X Paul

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) 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

Just came back from Cuba & received horrible news. Such an iconic legend. Will forever cherish u & what u gave this earth sir. Love u Prince

— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) April 21, 2016

Here's to one of the strongest spirits the world has ever known ???? We will miss you forever, Prince. pic.twitter.com/vEGAd0HLxS

— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) April 21, 2016

A music legend #Prince The world has lost a bit of magic today. ????

— Emma Bunton (@EmmaBunton) April 21, 2016

I'm a man of words I'm kinda speechless on losing #Prince it's like the Earth is missing a note. Little to say-only thing to do is play ....

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) April 21, 2016

Sad to hear Prince has passed away. Condolences to his family. To God we belong, to Him we return pic.twitter.com/D17LUW5q05

— Yusuf / Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) April 21, 2016

Omg..... RIP Prince.... ????????????

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016

I can't believe Prince left us today. A piece of me is dead. #rip pic.twitter.com/dfQ0QtP0wC

— Martin Solveig (@martinsolveig) April 21, 2016

So sad to hear of his passing. #Prince pic.twitter.com/6PIqgTfcm6

— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 21, 2016

Terribly saddened by the devastating news... He truly is a legend and a hero of mine. RIP #prince

— Celine Dion (@celinedion) April 21, 2016

#PrincetheKing pic.twitter.com/QKMqcAY1Kj

— Dianne Reeves (@DianneReeves1) April 21, 2016

Good night, sweet Prince. He really was, too. Sweet, kind, unbelievably talented, a joy to watch and to hear. I can't believe it.

— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) April 21, 2016

He saw transition of music biz Long B4 it happened, taught as many as possible how 2 survive, thrive! Asked 4 Nothing N return #Prince

— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) April 22, 2016

Omg Prince the greatest, most fearless
Artist of our time. You changed the whole game! RIP pic.twitter.com/pduZVhtLoJ

— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) April 21, 2016

There will be many kings, queens, and princesses, but there will never be another Prince. pic.twitter.com/ofpli2nTVF

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) April 22, 2016

This is so heartbreaking???? I had this Prince pic drawn on my wall years ago because his music inspired so many R.I.P???? pic.twitter.com/60msa6hm3I

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) April 21, 2016

Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U

— jlo (@JLo) April 21, 2016

I'm so sad we've lost @prince the legend,the master,a musical juggernaut that knew no boundaries.He left indelible footprints in music.????RIP

— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) April 21, 2016

Genius, legend, inspiration, friend.
The world will miss you.
I'll never get over it. pic.twitter.com/RXIZdfGNPw

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 21, 2016

One of my biggest inspirations. A true icon. You will be missed. Sad sad news today... #RIPPrince

— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) April 21, 2016

If the news about prince is true it will be a terrible loss of such an amazing music legend and icon.

— kevin jonas (@kevinjonas) April 21, 2016

R.I.P to one of the greatest living musicians and artists of the last 100 years... Prince, u changed our lives. We will miss u forever

— ONEREPUBLIC (@OneRepublic) April 21, 2016

I'm so sad as is the world. We loved you Prince. RIP dear One.

— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) April 21, 2016

On top of all of his other genius, he could do THIS. Watch to the end. And be amazed. https://t.co/PeXvrAWzQs

— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) April 21, 2016

So sad to hear about Prince- We've not only lost an incredible talent but we've lost a legend. ????

— Ariel Winter (@arielwinter1) April 21, 2016

Shocked. Prince. The greatest. What a terrible terrible loss.

— Idina Menzel (@idinamenzel) April 21, 2016

Not Prince ????

— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) April 21, 2016

You will always be my Prince

— Zella Day (@Zelladay) April 21, 2016

The Little #Prince - #viewsical pic.twitter.com/QjVmdaq7sz

— Viewsical (@Viewsical) April 21, 2016

i promise this was the greatest moment of my entire life. i wish i could relive it everyday. pic.twitter.com/i7oax7tLYr

— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 21, 2016

i can't believe what's happening right now. i just woke up but it feels like I'm dreaming. we live in a world where Prince passes away???

— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 21, 2016

Already a bad year for losing musical legends. Gigantic kick to crotch to lose Prince so young. So sad.

— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) April 21, 2016

Dang it... Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 21, 2016

Just heard about Prince ....can't believe it ....... - KU

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) April 21, 2016

I was recently reminded of the recordings that Prince produced on @mavisstaples and how much I respected him for doing that!

— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) April 21, 2016

"Devastated to hear the news about Prince. An enormous talent that we were all big fans of." - Duran Duran pic.twitter.com/478Q9dVF7K

— Duran Duran (@duranduran) April 21, 2016

Sad news today - Prince is gone. Music has lost a great presence. A world less funky. I don't want to believe it.

— Simon Le Bon (@SimonJCLeBON) April 21, 2016

One of the greatest moments of my life, in a life of many great moments, @CHICorg playing #LetsDance with #Prince. pic.twitter.com/66XCSMCPzH

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) April 21, 2016

We lost such an incredible legend this morning. Prince was always and will always be an inspiration to us all. pic.twitter.com/lISEByk51d

— Sublime With Rome (@SublimeWithRome) April 21, 2016

I'm in shock and deeply saddened- just found out Prince died. RIP to one of the MOST talented and unique artists of our generation...

— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) April 21, 2016

THIS is a profound, profound loss... RIP PRINCE pic.twitter.com/0nssheroWn

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) April 21, 2016

What do we do now? PRINCE. No. I hope you weren't in much pain...your music saved me time and again.

— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) April 21, 2016

RIP PRINCE..ONE OF THE SADDEST DAY'S TO SAY THE LEAST. HE WAS THE TRUE DEFINITION OF A REAL ARTIST. pic.twitter.com/wt3wA6NHe0

— ???? (@NikkiSixx) April 21, 2016

So sad to hear of Prince's passing; one of the greatest musical talents of my lifetime. Maybe of the 20th century. RIP.

— Slash (@Slash) April 21, 2016

Dearly Beloved. We are gathered here today to talk about this thing called life RIP #Prince #57 #CarlAnderson #DavidBierk

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) April 21, 2016

My deepest condolences go out to family/friends of #Prince #RIPPrince. He was such a great and fiercely independent… https://t.co/GyskChLUko

— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) April 21, 2016

Prince, one of the true genius artists of our day is dead and I am devastated!

— Rikki Rockett (@RikkiRockett) April 21, 2016

One of the greatest, most gifted and unique musicians, performers and producers ever. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/IhEFyq42Lr

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) April 21, 2016

R.I.P. Prince. One of the greats.

— Papa Roach (@paparoach) April 21, 2016

PRINCE passed away???! WTF??!!!

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) April 21, 2016

#prince i love you...always have...RIP

— Jasmine Guy (@TheJasmineGuy) April 21, 2016

We've just lost an incredible talent! So sorry to hear about #Prince we will always love your music forever and ever! #RIPPrince

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) 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

Words fail with a loss of this magnitude. Prince was a rare genius, & despite news reports will absolutely live forever. Thanks for the joy

— Hozier (@Hozier) April 21, 2016

Doves cry. Long Live Prince
Xo Rick

— Rick Springfield (@rickspringfield) April 21, 2016

We just landed and found out that Prince is dead... We are devastated . Our Idol , inspiration! Thank you for teaching us about POP❤️

— Icona Pop (@iconapop) April 21, 2016

Such a horrible loss. #Prince pic.twitter.com/o6dDXZROpl

— Alejandro Escovedo (@aescovedo1) April 21, 2016

Today we lost another music legend & true genius.@Prince leaves behind an incredible legacy of creativity.#RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/VrdXySxwx8

— Donny Osmond (@donnyosmond) April 21, 2016

my heart feels so heavy.

— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) April 21, 2016

Prince....there's no way

— Zendaya (@Zendaya) April 21, 2016

If you are coming out to the Lupe concert in Minneapolis tonight...make sure you wear some purple!!!

We gone put on for Prince tonight! ☔️

— TAPE TAPE & HOUSE EP NOW PLAYING (@LupeFiasco) April 21, 2016

I just wanna wake up from this nightmare. 57? No. Oh my Lord. NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Prince Rodgers Nelson was here and he showed OUT!!!!!!

— ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) April 21, 2016

RIP Prince ☔️

— G-Eazy (@G_Eazy) April 21, 2016

PRINCE passed away???! WTF??!!!

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) April 21, 2016

R. I. P to the King Prince thank u for inspiring me to be a Musician First and using this tool to heal people

— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) April 21, 2016

Has anybody seen my childhood? RIP Prince and Vanity. #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/ybaAsCYlPT

— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 21, 2016

This one hurt. Still can't believe it. Rest in Paradise to the legend. The dopest. To the artist eternally known as Prince.

— O'Shea Jack(Nichol)son (@OsheaJacksonJr) April 21, 2016

The little prince is sleeping.....as the pillow I bought him and hung it outside his suites????????????

— sherilynfenn (@sherilynfenn1) April 21, 2016

Crying, blown away......SOOO sad

— sherilynfenn (@sherilynfenn1) April 21, 2016

no one, no one, no one like Prince. Incomparable.

— Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) April 21, 2016

We lost a visionary today. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/PvYtgqGm3r

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) April 21, 2016

Once, Prince yelled from the stage that I could dance. He was likely yelling to the girl behind me, but it's still my happiest moment. RIP.

— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) April 21, 2016

Crushed to hear the news about Prince... What an artist. What an influence. Thank you for the love. And the funk ✨

— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) April 21, 2016

#Pioneer #visionary #icon #legend #creativegenius #RIPPrince #RestInPower #Prince ???? pic.twitter.com/jsapBYhPoj

— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) April 21, 2016

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

Today we lost a true artist. Thank you #Prince for all the music you put into this world. #RIP pic.twitter.com/4yZ6Cb5hMb

— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) April 21, 2016

Prince was a true gentleman, a king among men. He was as sharp and as talented as they come. I'm so glad I was lucky enough to work with him

— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) April 21, 2016

RIP @prince. You'll be missed.

— Josh Duhamel (@joshduhamel) April 21, 2016

I am really not right over this. RIP #Prince this is devastating.

— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) April 21, 2016

Truly saddens me about the passing of Prince. He was inspiring to me. God Bless.

— Ray Liotta (@rayliotta) April 21, 2016

In Atlanta now where Prince performed his last show. My heart is shattered. Cannot process. pic.twitter.com/wsA2EM4UAy

— Holly Robinson Peete ????????♍️ (@hollyrpeete) April 21, 2016

#prince R.I.Purple u were the king! ????

— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) April 21, 2016

I can't believe #Prince has passed. This is horrible news. #ripprince so sad :( :(

— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) April 21, 2016

So sad to hear the bad news today. RIP prince. You will be missed!!

— Chord Overstreet (@chordoverstreet) April 21, 2016

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— Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson) April 21, 2016

Shocked that @prince has died at only 57. Such a talent to have died so young #RIPPrince

— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) April 21, 2016

PRINCE?!?!!?? Oh my god

— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) April 21, 2016

The word genius is overused. Prince, however, was a super-genius. Prolific and visionary. And always a sweetheart. Soundtrack of my life.

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) April 21, 2016

There will never be another ????Purple Rain Prince AVI - YouTube https://t.co/yfP1j1XrJj

— Ellen Pompeo (@EllenPompeo) April 21, 2016

So this is what it sounds like when doves cry. Prince, you shall be missed by all. Thanks for the music and the joy. pic.twitter.com/rSPit2NcIp

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) April 21, 2016

Today the doves will be crying purple tears #Prince

— Rose✨McGowan (@rosemcgowan) April 21, 2016

This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
Condolences to his family & 2 us all

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016

Nothing Compares 2 U pic.twitter.com/icNYp0YkfR

— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) April 21, 2016

Please no! Some one please tell me it isn't true #PRINCEWILLNEVERDIE

— Cara Delevingne (@Caradelevingne) April 21, 2016

"Artist" & "Genius" are thrown around carelessly these days. Prince Rogers Nelson was an actual artist & a legit genius. I'm so sad#RIP

— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) April 21, 2016

The Prince is dead. Long live the Prince.

— Kathy Bates (@MsKathyBates) April 21, 2016

Prince -no words. Can't.

— Peter Facinelli (@peterfacinelli) April 21, 2016

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA NOT PRINCE LORD!! NOT PRINCE!!!

— Leslie Jones ???? (@Lesdoggg) April 21, 2016

My heart is broken. Prince man. One of the greatest. This one hurts like MJ.

— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) April 21, 2016

Still mind blown about Prince passing away today. I swear life is to short.... #RIPPrince #Legend

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) April 21, 2016

Say it isn't so. pic.twitter.com/xdY0bYDtSO

— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) April 21, 2016

RIP to one of the best to ever do it. You will be missed! ???? salute. #prince pic.twitter.com/ufirYMTfoy

— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) April 21, 2016

RIP pic.twitter.com/IVScqsJcbs

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) April 21, 2016

We lost one of the greatest Artists who ever lived. Prince's music was the soundtrack to my life. RIP, Royal genius. Nothing compared 2 U...

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 21, 2016

RIP PRINCE...THE BADDEST MUTHA F***IN MUSICIAN THIS GENERATION HAS EVER SEEN pic.twitter.com/bpRbPR1ydn

— Eddie Griffin (@EddieGriffinCom) April 21, 2016

☔️☔️☔️

— Tommy Chong (@tommychong) April 21, 2016

Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016

PRINCE is a true LEGEND, ICON, GENIUS and will forever be missed. **playing @prince all day, starting with KISS** pic.twitter.com/YbRnT0oLyU

— Julie Chen Moonves (@JCMoonves) April 21, 2016

Seems like I'm in a dream. Prince dead at 57. There are no words to describe this loss.

— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) April 21, 2016

A man/musician who defied categorization. #Prince Genius. So privileged to have met him/seen him perform.

— Al Roker (@alroker) April 21, 2016

Beautiful day in #NYC with thoughts of #Prince Fly High on Wings of Doves ???? @ Google NYC https://t.co/z27QZawyFG

— marla maples (@itsmarlamaples) April 21, 2016

Thx for honoring prince with me today @TLSOUNDOFF @flytetymejam @mymajic1023 @COMICCOP @Chillerspeak pic.twitter.com/L562kfEMi2

— Donnie Simpson (@DonnieSimpson) April 21, 2016

Thank you Prince. All my thoughts & prayers are with all your loved ones. https://t.co/JT52sKlJBJ

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 21, 2016

Prince was a true innovator and a singular artist. His music and influence will live on for generations. Rest in peace.

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 21, 2016

Amen. An #ArchitectOfChange for sure. A true original. Rest in peace #Prince https://t.co/HhOKcMq4FV

— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) April 21, 2016

I am shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Prince. A great brother and music genius.

— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) April 21, 2016

Finding a little bit of @Prince everywhere. #PurpleReign ???? #Bogotá https://t.co/aFg0elatw6 pic.twitter.com/c8Ptn602H9

— Cindy Crawford (@CindyCrawford) April 21, 2016

We've lost a true original. @Prince was someone who cared for others & used his genius to help many. #AliTweet pic.twitter.com/jGmjj3Fgi6

— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) April 22, 2016

Unbelievable just heard about PRINCE. Strength and light to his family/loved ones. One of my favs and a true pioneering artist. RIP brotha.

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 21, 2016

Only now do we know what it sounds like When Doves Cry — the absence of music from loss of The Artist. RIP Prince (1958-2016)

— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 21, 2016

Rest in peace sweet Prince. ???? https://t.co/JCSeyI3FE4

— lisa rinna (@lisarinna) April 21, 2016

Raspberry Beret on repeat all day. RIP to the Legend Prince!!

— klay thompson (@KlayThompson) April 21, 2016

Sad news today about the passing of a legend #Prince. So glad I was able to see him perform. RIP#musicalgenius

— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) April 21, 2016

R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon

— SHAQ.SOL (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016

A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. https://t.co/7buFWWExMw pic.twitter.com/ONQDwSQwVa

— NASA (@NASA) April 21, 2016