‘RIP Prince’: Celebrities, fans mourn singer’s death on social media

Omg….. RIP Prince…. 😨😔😢

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016

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

— Sean Don (@BigSean) April 21, 2016

I remember getting criticized for having a picture of Prince on my school binder but I didn't care. His music spoke to me even at that age

— Curtiss King (@CurtissKing) April 21, 2016

R.I.P to one of the greatest living musicians and artists of the last 100 years… Prince, u changed our lives. We will miss u forever

— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) April 21, 2016

I just found out that Prince died today…
I'm crying. My sweet bby… 😭#RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/Tq8oiM8b5b

— Aphmau (@_Aphmau_) April 21, 2016

My heart is broken.
REST IN HEAVEN PRINCE. 💔 pic.twitter.com/sekXPMCMkY

— LA LA (@lala) April 21, 2016

2016 is brutal. LEGENDS being snatched up left & right. Bowie/Natalie Cole/Maurice White AND Prince all in the same year? #AndItsOnlyApril!

— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) 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

My heart is broken. Prince man. One of the greatest. This one hurts like MJ.

— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) April 21, 2016

I can't. I just can not. #Prince

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016

PRINCE, sad to say, has passed on!!! He was a Giant. My deep condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) April 21, 2016

This is the short film my brother Prince asked me to do for his single “Money Don’t Matter 2… https://t.co/5aChbqmKqv

— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016

Rip Prince #PurpleRain

— Jade Bowers (@jadeeebowers) April 21, 2016

The year of death… #RIPPrince another legend gone too soon..

— Sofia (@FullDemonInu) April 21, 2016

Life is but a vapor……#RIPPrince#cherishlife pic.twitter.com/urx4VSdE5B

— Jordan Hymon (@JordanHymon) April 21, 2016

Some of these youngins don't know anything about Prince…. So many Icons are gone! Whitney, Michael… Time are changing.. But #RIPPrince

— stet… (@StettyCo) April 21, 2016

Sad news from music world. Toronto loved #Prince and his iconic music will live on. ☔️

— John Tory (@JohnTory) April 21, 2016

Seems like I’m in a dream. Prince dead at 57. There are no words to describe this loss.

— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) 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

Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) 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

Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U

— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) April 21, 2016

"Devastated to hear the news about Prince. An enormous talent that we were all big fans of." – Duran Duran pic.twitter.com/478Q9dVF7K

— Duran Duran (@duranduran) 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

RIP @prince

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) 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

RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.

— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) 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

My musical brother… My friend… The one who showed me the possibilities within myself,… https://t.co/UumElgEgFg

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) 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.😔RIP

— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) 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