Celebrity News April 21, 2016
Celebrities React to Prince’s Death
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News just broke about Prince's sudden death, and celebrities are already mourning him on social media.
Blake Shelton, Katy Perry, Ellen DeGeneres, and Samuel L. Jackson are just some of the big names to tweet about his passing. Blake said, "Dang it... Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..”
President Obama added on Facebook, "Today, the world lost a creative icon. Michelle and I join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent. As one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer. 'A strong spirit transcends rules,' Prince once said -- and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him."
Prince's former wife Mayte Garcia told People, "I can't even think of the words of what I'm feeling. This man was my everything, we had a family. I am beyond deeply saddened and devastated. I loved him then, I love him now and will love him eternally. He's with our son now."
"Twin Peaks" actress Sherilyn Fenn, who also dated Prince in the 1980s, said in a statement, "Prince inspired me. He changedmy life. I will miss him greatly. There will only ever be one Prince."
Carmen Electra, who was his former protege and ex-girlfriend, told E! News, "I'm in shock. This is so sad. He always talked about life, not death. He was excited about music. But, back then he talked a lot about God, but not about religion. Prince was like a god. Maybe that's why I'm so shocked he's passed away."
See what other stars are posting about Prince's death below.
And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
@katyperry
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
@TheEllenShow
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Omg..... RIP Prince.... 😨😔😢
@ddlovato
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
@SamuelLJackson
"It's such a shame our friendship had to end." #RIPPrince
@UzoAduba
Nothing touches our lives quite like music.Part of my youth is gone..Thank you #Prince Words don't do justice to u 💜 pic.twitter.com/qv6KctNTKS
@KristinDavis
RIP Prince. You were the king pic.twitter.com/RwKxVsOx8F
@joelmchale
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Thank you Prince. All my thoughts & prayers are with all your loved ones. https://t.co/JT52sKlJBJ
@ChelseaClinton
I can't believe #Prince has passed. This is horrible news. #ripprince so sad :( :(
@HilaryDuff
"Dearly beloved
@Lin_Manuel
We are gathered here today
2 get through this thing called Life..."
-Prince
WHAT!!???? PRINCE!!!????? IS THIS A DREAM!????????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! We just lost a true artistic PIONEER. Heart broken
@CHRIS_Daughtry
A culture pushing icon and creative genius. Rest in peace Prince. pic.twitter.com/vPWCGipU95
@charlieputh
Prince....there's no way
@Zendaya
Oh my god I can't believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
@BillyIdol
PRINCE passed away???! WTF??!!!
@FINALLEVEL
Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
@BoyGeorge
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Heartbroken to hear about the sudden passing of Prince. RIP. 💔 #Prince
@LoriLoughlin
The Prince is dead. Long live the Prince.
@MsKathyBates
First concert I ever went to was the Purple Rain tour. Words can't describe how I feel. RIP Prince.
@kenjeong
Can't even process this. There will never be another. Thank you for everything, Prince Rogers Nelson.
@elijahwood
Meeting big stars is mostly disappointing in one way or another, but that was not the case w Prince. He was everything I hoped he'd be.
@MrJakeJohnson
Prince? Say it isn't so...
@russellcrowe
Seems like I'm in a dream. Prince dead at 57. There are no words to describe this loss.
@MrsSOsbourne
RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.
@QuincyDJones
I'm so sad we've lost @prince the legend,the master,a musical juggernaut that knew no boundaries.He left indelible footprints in music.😔RIP
@GloriaEstefan
Prince was found dead at his home and recording studio in Minnesota earlier today. Though the cause of Prince's death is unknown, an investigation is underway.
Prince's death came just days after he was rushed to the hospital, reportedly for the flu.
