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Celebrities Remember Heavy D

Celebrities Mourn Heavy D
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Stacey Dash

“My heart is broken, Heavy you were loved by many…you will be missed”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
02
Christina Milian

“RIP Heavy D… Heard the news today and was saddened. 🙁 he was a really nice guy and had such a positive & friendly demeanor. Prayers 2 his family "

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
03
Toni Braxton

“My prayers go out to the loved ones of Heavy D. Such a talented, funny, beautiful person inside and out. Always will be a huge fan of his.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
04
Usher

“This is too heavy, I can’t believe it. HEAVY D was just here. Truly gone too soon. My heart and support goes out to his family. R.I.P HEAVY.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
05
Russel Simmons

“I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Heavy D. A long time friend and a beautiful person.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
06
Diggy Simmons

“Wooow can’t even believe that. RIP Heavy D and my condolences to his family. A true Hip Hop great.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
07
Questlove

“Damn man. This is a wake up call like a mofo. Heavy D was a good friend & he’ll be missed. Night I met him is funniest story ever.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
08
Eve

“RIP HEAVY D… Sending my prayers and condolences to family and friends.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
09
Tyrese

“I was just on stage with him. Now he’s gone.. His last tweet 16 hours reads.. “Be inspired” @HeavyD ? I can’t believe I’m writing RI-HEAVEN!"

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
10
Hill Harper

“Heavy D was always so kind to me and supportive. #RIPHeavyD Much Respect.”

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11
Yolanda Adams

“My heart is saddened at the loss of a True Icon of Hip Hop History. Dwight was a very special friend and we admired one another’s work. My prayers go out to his family, friends and fans who know him as Lovable Heavy D.Thanks for the years of excellence in music & life lessons. You are Missed!!”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
12
Ne-Yo

“Man. I was just with Heavy D recently in London. Had I known it’d be the last time I’d see him, I woulda told him he was truly great. RIP…”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
13
Omar Epps

“Damn! RIP Heavy D.. He was a genuine, good dude! Lift his family up in prayer…”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
14
Ashanti

“Many Prayers & Blessings 2 Heavy D’s Family. Such a Huge impact on Music, Always Positive & all around Lovable guy! #RapLegend RIP HEV.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
15
Marlon Wayans

“I’m in my car F**K*D UP right now. They say the good die young but they shouldn’t. God rest my big bro @heavyd you are loved my dude.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
16
P. Diddy

“My Heart is Broken. Pls pray for my man Heavy D and his Family. PLS #RipHeavyD love you Boy. 4ever!”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
17
Monica

“RIP @heavyd your sweet spirit, smooth moves & pleasant demeanor towards all will be GREATLY missed, God Bless your grieving family & fans.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
18
Jill Scott

“Oh my heart aches!! In shock. Can’t believe Heavy D is gone. Such a positive sweet hearted man. Please pray for his daughter.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
19
Taraji P. Henson

“Life is soooooo precious & SHORT! Do NOT take 1 millisecond 4 granted u never know when ur time is up! I gotta go…need a minute w/this 1.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
20
Common

“Contribution will live 4ever brother! #RIPHheavyD”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
21
Holly Robinson Peete

“Be Inspired”- Dwight Myers aka Heavy D RIP."

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
22
Ciara

RIP HEAVY D! He was a really nice man! Sending my condolences to him and his family!

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
23
Ciara

“RIP HEAVY D! He was a really nice man! Sending my condolences to him and his family!”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
24
Shaquill O’Neal

“Love you heavy dee. R.I.P.”

Celebrities Remember Heavy D
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