Celebrities React to Prince's Death+Publicist Issues an Official Statement

The world is stunned and processing the fact that iconic performer Prince, has passed away this morning. Despite the fact that there were initial reports that Prince was not the person who passed at his compound, the singers publicist Yvette Noel-Schure has issued an official statement on the singer’s death:

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.

Naturally, many entertainers took to social media to share their shock and condolences.

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

I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news about #Prince… https://t.co/xuCiLp3gtY Another genius gone. #heavyheart

— Kim Fields (@KimVFields) April 21, 2016

So sad to hear of his passing. #Prince pic.twitter.com/6PIqgTfcm6

— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 21, 2016

This what it sounds like when the world cries. Prince, I already miss you. Your melodies will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/X0FQ0AzCWJ

— LA Reid (@LA_Reid) April 21, 2016

My first TV chat with #Prince. I hung up on him 3 times when he called me, thinking it was a prank! pic.twitter.com/723nu76L2w

— Tavis Smiley (@tavissmiley) 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

I thank you so much for all that you’ve given of yourself in order to give to the people…..You… https://t.co/xwRiu7DI2e

— Keisha Epps (@Love_KeishaEpps) April 21, 2016

Thank you God for letting us experience the GREATNESS that is
Prince! What a blessing! #RipPrince

— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) April 21, 2016

Rest In Paradise Prince and thank you for blessing us all with your work n presence ??

— Big Sean (@BigSean) April 21, 2016

Dayummnn! My heart is soo sad!! Just heard the news that #Prince has passed! #GoneTooSoon #RIP #Classic ??

— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) April 21, 2016

Lost for words… #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/9tKqytUiDJ

— Pepa (@DaRealPepa) April 21, 2016

Prince is the soundtrack of my childhood….. I’m devastated?? I have no words.

— Syleena Johnson (@Syleena_Johnson) 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

Rest in peace, Prince. pic.twitter.com/8zHLchjmxL

— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) 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

RIP @prince ? Your music will live on. https://t.co/gmw4PZ8qza pic.twitter.com/9mNW4n9noh

— Vanessa Williams (@VWOfficial) April 21, 2016

The shock is numbing.Bless your soul eternally @prince A genius, visionary, enlightened spirit…#RIP in God’s arms pic.twitter.com/qKVFJ0NnDm

— Pebbles (@pebbles2day) April 21, 2016

?????? Noooooooooooo… This is not good for me to hear today.. Omg!!! Prince Rest In Peace ( He was Music) not good… Jesus.

— Fantasia Barrino (@TasiasWord) April 21, 2016

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

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 21, 2016

Legendary Prince is dead!! How tragic! #soundtrackofmylife

— Vanessa Williams (@VWOfficial) April 21, 2016

@prince! I am absolutely DEVASTATED, but oh how I appreciated your gifts & enjoyed the times we shared together! God’s Holding You now!

— Angela Bassett (@ImAngelaBassett) 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

To say I’m heartbroken is an understatement. Devastated. But grateful for him. Prince will always have his handprint all over our hearts

— jurnee smollett (@jurneesmollett) April 21, 2016