Pop superstar Prince, who was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era, was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist.
Celebrities and fans took to social media to share their reactions to the news:
A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. https://t.co/7buFWWExMw pic.twitter.com/ONQDwSQwVa
— NASA (@NASA) April 21, 2016
And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016
Say it isn't so. pic.twitter.com/xdY0bYDtSO
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) April 21, 2016
The word genius is overused. Prince, however, was a super-genius. Prolific and visionary. And always a sweetheart. Soundtrack of my life.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) April 21, 2016
Now Prince. I loathe 2016.
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) April 21, 2016
Is it true? Is #Prince gone? #RIP
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) April 21, 2016
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 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
Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) 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
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 can't. I just can not. #Prince
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince. Greatest of All Time.
— Daddy Kev (@daddykev) 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
Dang it... Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 21, 2016
I cannot tell you how profoundly my family will mourn the death of Prince. His music more than any other was the soundtrack of my childhood.
— Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) April 21, 2016
I'm speechless...Prince...Thank you for everything you've done for music.
— Jordan Fisher (@Jordan_Fisher) April 21, 2016
R.I.P to the greatest "The Legend" "Prince" pic.twitter.com/a4Ui2zwkoj
— MarQuis Trill | Mr. Giveaway 🐐 (@6BillionPeople) April 21, 2016
So sad to hear about Prince- We've not only lost an incredible talent but we've lost a legend. 💜
— Ariel Winter (@arielwinter1) April 21, 2016
#Prince gone (?!?). Apparently 100% confirmed. Beyond crushed. Icon. Genius. 2 much 2 say. No words. In memory: https://t.co/0K29mVF0SX
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) April 21, 2016
Utterly gutted and devastated by the passing of the Genius that is #Prince . RIP comrade pic.twitter.com/r2NEV8X919
— Nils Lofgren (@nilslofgren) April 21, 2016
When an icon dies it's always seismic. A reminder that we're all going the way of all flesh. Don't put off stuff. Clock is ticking. #prince
— Jamie Ford (@JamieFord) April 21, 2016
My brother and I were huge #Prince fans. So many great songs in the 80's. My favorite: https://t.co/r10M7q8jgn
— Jason Miles (@JMilesKHOU) April 21, 2016
Unbelievable. RIP #Prince 😔 pic.twitter.com/o9enakxadJ
— DIM MAK (@dimmak) April 21, 2016