This morning, Prince passed away at his home in Minneapolis, his publicist confirmed to the Associated Press this afternoon. He was just 57 years old.
Since then, celebrities – many of them friends and colleagues – have taken to social media to share their disbelief over the music legend’s passing.
Justin Timberlake:
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
Barbara Streisand:
So sad to hear of his passing. #Prince pic.twitter.com/6PIqgTfcm6
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 21, 2016
Boy George:
Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
— Boy George (Boomer) (@BoyGeorge) April 21, 2016
Samuel L. Jackson:
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
Icona Pop:
We just landed and found out that Prince is dead… We are devastated . Our Idol , inspiration! Thank you for teaching us about POP❤️
— Icona Pop (@iconapop) April 21, 2016
Brian Atwood:
So sad to hear about the passing of #prince. The sky will be purple tonight. #prince #icon… https://t.co/EdZfRr7ldc
— Brian Atwood (@Brian_Atwood) April 21, 2016
Kerry Washington:
Prince?!?!
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) April 21, 2016
Olivia Wilde:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEeJJNpsho3/?taken-by=oliviawilde
Gene Simmons:
https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/723198977324122112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Shonda Rhimes:
I can't. I just can not. #Prince
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016
Shaq:
R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016
Kevin Jonas:
If the news about prince is true it will be a terrible loss of such an amazing music legend and icon.
— kevin jonas (@kevinjonas) April 21, 2016
Missy Elliott:
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
Bella Thorne:
What?? Prince?:( no no no. 🙁 #Prince
— BITCHIMBELLATHORNE (@bellathorne) April 21, 2016
Ariel Winter:
So sad to hear about Prince- We've not only lost an incredible talent but we've lost a legend. 💜
— Ariel Winter (@arielwinter1) April 21, 2016
Whoopi Goldberg:
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
Katy Perry:
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
Billy Idol:
Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) April 21, 2016
Chaka Kahn:
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
Charlie Puth:
https://twitter.com/charlieputh/status/723195829121490945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Wyclef Jean:
R. I. P to the King Prince thank u for inspiring me to be a Musician First and using this tool to heal people
— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) April 21, 2016
Zendaya:
Prince….there's no way
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) April 21, 2016
Kylie Jenner:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEeIRQXHGiA/?taken-by=kyliejenner&hl=en
Uzo Aduba:
"It's such a shame our friendship had to end." #RIPPrince
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) April 21, 2016
Wendy Williams:
Rest in peace, Prince. pic.twitter.com/8zHLchjmxL
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) April 21, 2016
Gabrielle Union:
https://twitter.com/itsgabrielleu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Alyssa Milano:
We've lost the greatest artist of my generation. I danced on stage with him when milo was in my belly. Prince, I will forever love you. #RIP
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 21, 2016
Kris Jenner:
So sad to hear about the loss of Prince today. #RIP #legend #purplerain 💔 pic.twitter.com/GwbL8R975M
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) April 21, 2016
Ellen DeGeneres:
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016
Ice T:
Im sooooo very sad right now… PRINCE can't die.
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) April 21, 2016
RIP, Prince. You were a true icon.
