
Celebrity tributes pour in for Prince
Prince left an indelible mark on the music industry with his unique songwriting and inimitable sound, and the world is mourning his tragic death at age 57 on Thursday (Apr. 21). "It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57," his publicist said in a statement. "There are no further details as to the cause of death at this time."
Among the "Purple Rain" singer's legions of fans are a host of celebrities who have been influenced by or worked with the GRAMMY winner, and they've reacted to the sad news with an outpouring of tributes on social media. See all their heartbroken words below.
Prince presenting an award to The Weeknd last year. Photo: © Getty Images
i promise this was the greatest moment of my entire life. i wish i could relive it everyday. pic.twitter.com/i7oax7tLYr
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 21, 2016
Omg..... RIP Prince....
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016
#RIPPrincepic.twitter.com/z8xXfFyx9O
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) April 21, 2016
Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016
Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 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
Shocked that @prince has died at only 57. Such a talent to have died so young #RIPPrince
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) 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
There are no words. RIP Prince. pic.twitter.com/3anRM2c9zO
— New Girl (@NewGirlonFOX) April 21, 2016
RIP @prince Your music will live on. https://t.co/gmw4PZ8qzapic.twitter.com/9mNW4n9noh
— Vanessa Williams (@VWOfficial) April 21, 2016
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016
Prince was a true gentleman, a king among men. He was as sharp and as talented as they come. I'm so glad I was lucky enough to work with him
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) April 21, 2016
I got to see @prince in concert this past summer and I was blown away by his talents and his generosity to (cont) https://t.co/btGFxGz5Uq
— Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) April 21, 2016
today we lost a music legend #RIPPrince
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) 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
So shocked to report the death of Prince. Truly one of a kind genius. Electrifying live. His influence is everywhere pic.twitter.com/N26nvnNt79
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) April 21, 2016
Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 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
☔️☔️☔️
— Tommy Chong (@tommychong) April 21, 2016
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016
Prince....there's no way
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) April 21, 2016
https://t.co/1GMSR2ahXYpic.twitter.com/nz6CTFUmLb
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016
"Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
2 get through this thing called Life..."
-Prince— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 21, 2016