Celebs React To Prince's Sudden Passing

The news of Prince‘s passing shook the world on Thursday morning.
Similarly to us, many celebrities were heartbroken to hear of the death of the musical icon at the young age of 57.
Related: Prince Makes A Public Appearance After Being Rushed To The Hospital
Take a look at the saddened tweets (below):

A culture pushing icon and creative genius. Rest in peace Prince. pic.twitter.com/vPWCGipU95
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) April 21, 2016

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

Damn. Moms just went to prince concert in ATL like 3 days ago…
— Shad Moss(Bow Wow) (@smoss) April 21, 2016

R.I.P. Prince. Shocking. A real artist.
— Joshua Malina (@JoshMalina) April 21, 2016

OMG I can’t believe Prince died 🙁 we lost a true musical legend today. RIP prince ├░┼╕Γäó┬Å├░┼╕┬Å┬╝├░┼╕ΓÇÿΓÇÿ
— Chanel (@chanelwestcoast) April 21, 2016

R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016

Just heard about Prince ….can’t believe it ……. – KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) April 21, 2016

RIP Prince damn
— Kid Ink (@Kid_Ink) April 21, 2016

Prince! Knew he wasn’t well. Didn’t realise he was that sick. Sad day.
— Tom Payne (@justanactor) April 21, 2016

RIP PRINCE 😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️ May your beautiful soul be amongst the angels. You will forever be remembered!
— Karrueche Tran (@karrueche) April 21, 2016

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

Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016

Prince was my favorite musician and Purple Rain is my favorite album. At a time when the world… https://t.co/2FHrGAfWrX
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) April 21, 2016

Thank you Prince. All my thoughts & prayers are with all your loved ones. https://t.co/JT52sKlJBJ
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 21, 2016

Crushed to hear the news about Prince… What an artist. What an influence. Thank you for the love. And the funk ├ó┼ô┬¿
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) April 21, 2016

“Every day I feel is a blessing from God. & I consider it a new beginning. Yeah, everything is beautiful.” ~ Prince ├░┼╕ΓÇÖ┼ô
— Frankie James Grande (@FrankieJGrande) 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/LxxivIezNX
— Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) April 21, 2016

So sad to hear the bad news today. RIP prince. You will be missed!!
— Chord Overstreet (@chordoverstreet) April 21, 2016

Can’t even process this. There will never be another. Thank you for everything, Prince Rogers Nelson.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) April 21, 2016

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.
— jake johnson (@MrJakeJohnson) April 21, 2016

For real though, shouldn’t everyone go home from work and school? It’s Prince. Its like hearing the Grand Canyon died.
— Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) April 21, 2016

So sad to hear about Prince- We’ve not only lost an incredible talent but we’ve lost a legend. ├░┼╕ΓÇÖ┼ô
— Ariel Winter (@arielwinter1) April 21, 2016

This fucking sucks… Prince on repeat all day. Just like I did with Michael and Whitney ├░┼╕╦£ΓÇ¥
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016

Not Prince 😪
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) April 21, 2016

“Artist” & “Genius” are thrown around carelessly these days. Prince Rogers Nelson was an actual artist & a legit genius. I’m so sad#RIP
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) April 21, 2016

we love you Prince 💜
— Efuru (@JheneAiko) April 21, 2016

I can’t even believe this. #RIP Prince….you inspired me, and blessed us with music for our souls for years. You will be missed!
— Columbus Short (@ColumbusShort1) 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 am shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Prince. A great brother and music genius.
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) April 21, 2016

Dang it… Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 21, 2016

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA NOT PRINCE LORD!! NOT PRINCE!!!
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) April 21, 2016

Amen. An #ArchitectOfChange for sure. A true original. Rest in peace #Prince https://t.co/HhOKcMq4FV
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) April 21, 2016

The Prince is dead. Long live the Prince.
— Kathy Bates (@MsKathyBates) April 21, 2016

I can’t believe #Prince has passed. This is horrible news. #ripprince so sad 🙁 🙁
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) April 21, 2016

Rest in peace sweet Prince. ├░┼╕ΓÇÖΓÇ¥ https://t.co/JCSeyI3FE4
— lisa rinna (@lisarinna) April 21, 2016

Prince….there’s no way
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) 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

Today the doves will be crying purple tears #Prince
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) April 21, 2016

And just like that…the world lost a lot of magic ├ó┼ô┬¿ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much…
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016

Rest in power, Prince.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 21, 2016

I CANT BELIEVE IT. A Legand has fallen. LONG LIVE THE PRINCE. https://t.co/f6JH9ZG812… https://t.co/heQNPwlTJp
— Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) April 21, 2016

My heart is broken. Prince man. One of the greatest. This one hurts like MJ.
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) April 21, 2016

Words fail with a loss of this magnitude. Prince was a rare genius, & despite news reports will absolutely live forever. Thanks for the joy
— Hozier (@Hozier) April 21, 2016

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.├░┼╕╦£ΓÇ¥RIP
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) 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

Please no! Some one please tell me it isn’t true #PRINCEWILLNEVERDIE
— Cara Delevingne (@Caradelevingne) April 21, 2016

my heart feels so heavy.
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) April 21, 2016

Numb. Stunned. This can’t be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

One of my biggest inspirations. A true icon. You will be missed. Sad sad news today… #RIPPrince
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) April 21, 2016

“It’s such a shame our friendship had to end.” #RIPPrince
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) 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 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

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

I’m so sad as is the world. We loved you Prince. RIP dear One.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) April 21, 2016

I can’t believe it, I’m in total shock. So many wonderful memories,
I will miss him. #Prince
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) April 21, 2016

Thank you #Prince. For everything. Especially for gathering us together to get through this thing called life.
— Kirk Douglas (@kirklloyd) April 21, 2016

So sad to hear of his passing. #Prince pic.twitter.com/6PIqgTfcm6
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 21, 2016

Another icon gone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Prince’s family, friends and fellow fans. #prince #rip pic.twitter.com/l5kHYJHiio
— Ashley Parker Angel (@ParkerAngel) April 21, 2016

He Changed The World!! A True Visionary. What a loss. I’m Devastated.├░┼╕┬ªΓÇ₧ This is Not A Love Song.A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:17am PDT

Wow. We still can’t believe this.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of Prince’s fans, friends, and family during this incredibly tragic time.
[Image via Instagram.]