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