'Best of three?' British celebs disappointed, resigned in Brexit vote reaction

'Best of three?' British celebs disappointed, resigned in Brexit vote reaction

CBC News | Posted: June 24, 2016 3:52 PM | Last Updated: June 24, 2016

Many famous Brits tweet disappointment in the vote to exit the EU

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Caption: A wide range of famous faces, including (from left) singer-DJ Boy George, author Salman Rushdie, author J.K. Rowling and TV host and actor James Corden, have shared reactions to the Brexit vote. (Associated Press)

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As the news of Britain's referendum results came in, British celebrities were quick to chime in on social media to post their reactions.

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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling tweeted up a storm, but perhaps her most poignant online remark was made shortly after the votes were counted:

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Meanwhile, actor Hugh Laurie, best known for his lead role as a drug-addicted doctor on the TV show House was more wistful, hoping to still grant the Remain side a sporting chance:

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Late night talk show host James Corden, who recently shone as host of the Tony Awards, was just plain sad:

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Politically astute songwriter Billy Bragg bemoaned the results:

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Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie expressed his disappointment in the result by pointing to a generation gap in voting patterns:

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Fantasy author Neil Gaiman was decidedly down-to-earth in his assessment:

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80s pop star Boy George tried to temper the anxiety by looking to the future with a touch of boyish optimism:

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