Celebrities react to the death of Prince
The Internet and social media is exploding with messages of grief and reflection after Prince, one of the most iconic artists in music history, has died. The 57-year-old Purple Rain singer was found dead in his home. Here are just a few remarks from celebrities paying tribute to the “Purple One.”
Long Live The King.
— ?st (@questlove) April 21, 2016
#RIP our dearly beloved #Prince. Tears and love on our tour bus. @CHICorg @nilerodgers I'll never forget my brother. We've had #good times
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) 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
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
*Fact: #Prince music showed quite a few #BlackMen how 2tap into their sensitive side. Who else's music can DO that?..
— TICHINA ARNOLD (@TichinaArnold) April 21, 2016
I remember watching #Prince's Sign of The Times concert on VHS. I would watch it everyday. Fell more in love with @SheilaEdrummer too!
— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) April 21, 2016
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https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/723202001589276672
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 e/acc (@MCHammer) April 21, 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
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
To the man I named my son after RIP to the great Prince
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) April 21, 2016
So sad to hear of his passing. #Prince pic.twitter.com/6PIqgTfcm6
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 21, 2016
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Damn Prince.
— Taylor Gang World Leader (@wizkhalifa) April 21, 2016
This what it sounds like when the world cries. Prince, I already miss you. Your melodies will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/X0FQ0AzCWJ
— LA Reid (@LA_Reid) April 21, 2016
My first TV chat with #Prince. I hung up on him 3 times when he called me, thinking it was a prank! pic.twitter.com/723nu76L2w
— Tavis Smiley – on 🧵 @therealtavissmiley (@tavissmiley) April 21, 2016
Patti LaBelle on Prince: “I am deeply saddened…not only was he a dear friend to me, but an inspiration.” pic.twitter.com/taT91HtCQi
— ABC News (@ABC) April 21, 2016
I am saddened by the death of Prince. His genius elevated my youth and enriched most all my years. His death is a loss I feel deeply.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) April 21, 2016
