Touching Words: Celebrities Mourn The Loss Of Prince

A large number of celebrities have taken to social media following the news of iconic musician Prince’s death to express an outpouring of grief and shock.

R.I.P to the greatest "The Legend" "Prince" pic.twitter.com/a4Ui2zwkoj

— MarQuis Trill (@6BillionPeople) 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

Omg..... RIP Prince.... 😨😔😢

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016

THIS CAN NOT BE POSSIBLE!!!!!!! NO NO NO NO NO

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 21, 2016

WHAT!!???? PRINCE!!!????? IS THIS A DREAM!????????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! We just lost a true artistic PIONEER. Heart broken

— Chris Daughtry (@CHRIS_Daughtry) 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

When Eric Clapton was asked how it felt to be the world's best guitarist he replied: "I don't know. Ask Prince". #RIP

— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) April 21, 2016

RIP Prince 🌹 pic.twitter.com/yEW8YEVmMf

— Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) April 21, 2016

Unbelievable just heard about PRINCE. Strength and light to his family/loved ones. One of my favs and a true pioneering artist. RIP brotha.

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 21, 2016

Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

We lost one of the greatest Artists who ever lived. Prince's music was the soundtrack to my life. RIP, Royal genius. Nothing compared 2 U...

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 21, 2016

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

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

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

R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016

We've just lost an incredible talent! So sorry to hear about #Prince we will always love your music forever and ever! #RIPPrince

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) 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

i can't believe what's happening right now. i just woke up but it feels like I'm dreaming. we live in a world where Prince passes away???

— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 21, 2016

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

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016

My friend is gone...This is what it sounds like, when doves cry. He was my
dove...Stevie Nicks

— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) April 21, 2016

Today we lost a true artist. Thank you #Prince for all the music you put into this world. #RIP pic.twitter.com/4yZ6Cb5hMb

— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) April 21, 2016