Celebrities React to Prince's Death
Everyone took to Twitter on Thursday to mourn the loss of legendary artist Prince.
The 57-year-old singer was recently hospitalized after his private plane made an emergency landing, but still appeared at a concert the following day.
According to TMZ, the singer was recently battling the flu - and was found dead earlier today at his Minnesota compound.
Even President Obama released a statement offering his condolences and sadness over the iconic singer's passing.
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.
"A strong spirit transcends rules," Prince once said -- and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative.
Many others also shared their condolences for Prince and his family via social media.
[...] just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ?
Crushed to hear the news about Prince...
Devastated to hear the news about Prince.
If the news about prince is true it will be a terrible loss of such an amazing music legend and icon.
Meeting big stars is mostly disappointing in one way or another, but that was not the case w Prince.
Can I just go back to bed for the rest of my life? RIP to the lavender genius. ??