Celebrities react to Prince's death
Musical icon touched the lives of many famous fans
Music icon Prince was found dead in his Minneapolis home on Thursday. He was 57.
Celebrity admirers of the performer expressed their sorrow on social media as news of his death was confirmed.
They included Chaka Khan, who famously covered Prince's I Feel For You
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, <a href="https://twitter.com/prince">@prince</a>, my brother. <a href="https://t.co/ZN6cc3WWuF">pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF</a>
—@ChakaKhanPrince's ex-fiancée, Sheila E., was also among the mourners
My heart is broken. There are no words. <br>I love you!
—@SheilaEdrummerHis celebrity fans spanned genres
And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
—@katyperryPRINCE . You legend. Rest In Peace
—@lilyallenDang it... Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..
—@blakesheltonNumb. Stunned. This can't be real.
—@jtimberlakeR. I. P to the King Prince thank u for inspiring me to be a Musician First and using this tool to heal people
—@wyclefAnd old friends from the industry shared their grief
We've just lost an incredible talent! So sorry to hear about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prince?src=hash">#Prince</a> we will always love your music forever and ever! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPPrince?src=hash">#RIPPrince</a>
—@latoyajackson😭😪💔
—@tonibraxtonShania Twain and The Weeknd were among the Canadian celebrities expressing sorrow
i promise this was the greatest moment of my entire life. i wish i could relive it everyday. <a href="https://t.co/i7oax7tLYr">pic.twitter.com/i7oax7tLYr</a>
—@theweekndGoodbye Prince, thanks for the amazing music.
—@bryanadamsHe was a Prince in name only. He was actually The King. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SignOTheTimes?src=hash">#SignOTheTimes</a> <a href="https://t.co/hUtvU7GisI">pic.twitter.com/hUtvU7GisI</a>
—@barenakedladiesRise In Power<br>Sweet Prince.<br>✌🏾️ <a href="https://t.co/TCD7WcWsyl">pic.twitter.com/TCD7WcWsyl</a>
—@dfa1979Sad beyond words that Prince is gone. To me he was one of the greatest music heroes - a true genius. There will never be another Prince.
—@ShaniaTwainTerribly saddened by the devastating news... He truly is a legend and a hero of mine. RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/prince?src=hash">#prince</a>
—@celinedionWe lost a great one way too soon. I was devastated to hear the news today as I'm sure many of you were. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ripprince?src=hash">#ripprince</a> <a href="https://t.co/vrESIi5biD">pic.twitter.com/vrESIi5biD</a>
—@michaelbuble