Celebrities react to Prince's death

Celebrities react to Prince's death

CBC News | Posted: April 22, 2016 12:40 AM | Last Updated: April 22, 2016

Musical icon touched the lives of many famous fans

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Caption: Prince performs in Los Angeles in 2005. (Kevin Winter/Getty)

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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

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Prince's ex-fiancée, Sheila E., was also among the mourners

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His celebrity fans spanned genres

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And old friends from the industry shared their grief

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Shania Twain and The Weeknd were among the Canadian celebrities expressing sorrow

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