Celebrities React To The Death of Prince

Doves won’t be the only ones crying today as the world reacts to the death of music icon Prince who was found dead in his Minneapolis home Thursday.

His death has sent shockwaves across the world, especially Hollywood, with musicians such as Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Madonna and Demi Lovato, sending out tributes to the icon that was Prince.

Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

And just like that…the world lost a lot of magic ? Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much…

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016

I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) 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

Genius, legend, inspiration, friend.
The world will miss you.
I'll never get over it. pic.twitter.com/RXIZdfGNPw

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 21, 2016

Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U

— jlo (@JLo) April 21, 2016

Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) 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

Rest In Peace Prince.

— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/theweeknd/status/723219617015980032

Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016

Say it isn't so. pic.twitter.com/xdY0bYDtSO

— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/charlieputh/status/723195829121490945

Once, Prince yelled from the stage that I could dance. He was likely yelling to the girl behind me, but it's still my happiest moment. RIP.

— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) April 21, 2016

Billboard and the Grammys, each sent out a statement regarding Prince’s death.

In memoriam of @Prince.https://t.co/zaLSHmDQ50

— billboard (@billboard) April 21, 2016

Prince was an original who influenced so many, and his legacy will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/Lvlls0wiiZ

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) April 21, 2016

Check out some of Prince’s most memorable performances, including his big night at the American Music Awards back in 1985.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8BMm6Jn6oU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAYQUbh8HHA

Prince, dead at age 57.