Tributes are flowing following the death of Prince at age 57 this morning.
Justin Timberlake, Quincy Jones, Bette Midler and Lenny Kravitz have paid tribute to the musical genius.
Justin Timberlake
Prince, NOTHING COMPARES… #RIPPrince… https://t.co/KAserIRfgD pic.twitter.com/6qyF7VqNtV
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
Quincy Jones
RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) April 21, 2016
Bette Midler
Good night, sweet Prince. He really was, too. Sweet, kind, unbelievably talented, a joy to watch and to hear. I can't believe it.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) April 21, 2016
More tributes to Prince from Gene Simmons, Katy Perry, Chaka Khan
Lenny Kravitz
My musical brother… My friend… The one who showed me the possibilities within myself,… https://t.co/UumElgEgFg
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) April 21, 2016
Billy Crystal
Can't believe Prince is gone.
What a terrible year. So many, so young.— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) April 21, 2016
Usher
Just came back from Cuba & received horrible news. Such an iconic legend. Will forever cherish u & what u gave this earth sir. Love u Prince
— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) April 21, 2016
Celine Dion
Terribly saddened by the devastating news… He truly is a legend and a hero of mine. RIP #prince
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) April 21, 2016
Mick Jagger, Madonna pay tribute to Prince
Faith Hill
I can't imagine music or my teenage life without this genius album. May you rest in peace on the wings of doves. pic.twitter.com/SCuGpkuNlj
— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) April 21, 2016
Michael Bublé
We lost a great one way too soon. I was devastated to hear the news today as I'm sure many of you were. #ripprince pic.twitter.com/vrESIi5biD
— Michael Bublé (@michaelbuble) April 21, 2016
Mariah Carey
Genius, legend, inspiration, friend.
The world will miss you.
I'll never get over it. pic.twitter.com/RXIZdfGNPw— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 21, 2016
Lionel Richie
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
Barbra Streisand
So sad to hear of his passing. #Prince pic.twitter.com/6PIqgTfcm6
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 21, 2016
The Weeknd
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
Oprah Winfrey
Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016
Florence Welch
— florence welch (@flo_tweet) April 21, 2016
Katy Perry
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
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