LOS ANGELES (AP) — Musicians, actors and other celebrities reacted to the death of music great Prince with shock and anguish Thursday. Here are some of the reactions they posted to Twitter or released in statements:
The Artist. #RIP Rest in Power https://t.co/lCkKMUo1NX
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) April 21, 2016
This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016
Condolences to his family & 2 us all
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"And just like that…the world lost a lot of magic Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much." — Katy Perry.
This is so tragic. First MJ and now Prince! Two icons gone too soon!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 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
RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) April 21, 2016
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"#Prince So much LOVE. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My heart is heavy. #RIPPrince." — Arthel Neville.
Prince, NOTHING COMPARES... #RIPPrince... https://t.co/KAserIRfgD pic.twitter.com/6qyF7VqNtV
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
"RIP Prince. You were the king." — Joel McHale.
No matter what he asked us to call him, Prince was a force. Genius in the studio. Brilliant onstage. And a 4-star movie. #PurpleRain
— Richard Roeper (@richardroeper) 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
"MTV is heartbroken and in utter disbelief at the news that the world has lost Prince Rogers Nelson so suddenly and so before his time. Prince was a once-in-a-lifetime artist who transcended every medium and genre he touched and created music with a passion and individuality that inspired multiple generations." — Statement from MTV.
I can't. I just can not. #Prince
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016
"This (expletive) sucks. Prince on repeat all day. Just like I did with Michael and Whitney." — Demi Lovato.
"Now Prince? No no no.. RIP You genius x." — Robbie Williams.
"Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day." — Ellen DeGeneres.
RIP to one the greatest to ever hit the stage #Prince. We are all going to cry purple tears today. #Legend https://t.co/rQgZjvpxxi
— Tito Jackson (@titojackson) April 21, 2016
Contributing: Sun-Times staff reporter Miriam Di Nunzio