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Celebrities React to the Heartbreaking News of Prince's Death

Gone, but never, ever forgotten.
Celebrities React to the Heartbreaking News of Prince’s Death
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By Taylor Lewis · Updated October 27, 2020

The world is crying today as we’ve lost a legend.

Prince was found dead earlier this morning at his Minnesota home. He was 57. Take a look at how celebs are remembering the legendary artist. Rest in purple paradise, Prince.

I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news about #Prince… Another genius gone. #heavyheart

— Kim Fields (@KimVFields) April 21, 2016

Thank you God for letting us experience the GREATNESS that is
Prince! What a blessing! #RipPrince

— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) April 21, 2016

“Paint a perfect picture. Bring to life a vision in one’s mind. The beautiful ones. Always smash the picture. Always every time.” #Prince xo

— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) April 21, 2016

*Fact: #Prince music showed quite a few #BlackMen how 2tap into their sensitive side. Who else’s music can DO that?..

— Tichina Arnold (@TichinaArnold) April 21, 2016

Goodbye Prince #PurpleRain

— Erica Campbell (@ImEricaCampbell) April 21, 2016

I always loved this photo of #Prince This is when I first met him. pic.twitter.com/CjMRTOpGmT

— sheryl lee ralph (@thesherylralph) April 21, 2016

I stand Confidently in Peace knowing that our brother Prince knew and loved God. Therefore, ALL is well with his soul RIP our Beloved Prince

— Iyanla Vanzant (@IyanlaVanzant) April 21, 2016

Incredibly sad…thinking of his family, friends and fans. Prince was musical royalty…may he RIP.  https://t.co/LL42vkkk6e

— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) April 21, 2016

Dam. Peace the Gawd Prince. Real legend. Real skill. Real master in the world of sound. Thank you for the multiple wavvs. #RIPPRINCE

— OMARION (@1Omarion) April 21, 2016

I loved this Man. Too soon. Can’t comprehend it but it’s unfortunately true. Heaven is yours. RIP #Prince #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/EH8paEvn75

— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) April 21, 2016

If there ever was a day in my life when the music stopped, it is today with the death of @Prince. I am in total shock.

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) April 21, 2016

This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
Condolences to his family & 2 us all

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016

RIP Prince u touched the world with ur music and u will be missed #prince #oneofthegreatest

— Nicole Murphy (@Nicole_Murphy) April 21, 2016

I remember watching #Prince‘s Sign of The Times concert on VHS. I would watch it everyday. Fell more in love with @SheilaEdrummer too!

— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) April 21, 2016


I’m in complete shock. More than doves are crying today. Rest in power, Prince.

— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) April 21, 2016
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