Shocking news, folks. Legendary pop diva, Whitney Houston, whose music inspired countless slumber party sing-offs, died on the eve of the Grammys. The news rocked the Twittersphere, where celebrities took to the social network to share their reactions.
Enrique Iglesias: My thoughts and prayers go out to Whitney and her entire family. Working with her is an experience that I will cherish forever.
Ricky Martin: RIP Whitney Houston. Sending my love and deepest condolences to her family and friends. Fly Whitney Fly
Sharon Osbourne: Clive Davis Grammy party..not going. Mark Burnett party..not going. Can't celebrate tonight when one of the greatest voices ever is dead.
Mariah Carey: She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.
Bette Midler: Please, please someone tell me it's not true…
Rihanna: No words, just tears.
Wyclef Jean: This is the saddest thing I've ever had to write in my life, R I P to one of the greatest humans that I have ever known Whitney Houston
Christina Aguilera: We have lost another legend
Tony Bennett: It's a tragedy. Whitney Houston was the greatest singer I've ever heard and she will be truly missed.
Marlee Matlin: So sad. I recall seeing Whitney chat with Michael Jackson at Sammy Davis Jr.'s house for his 60th anniversary party. All talented, all gone.
Sherri Shepherd: Goodnight Everybody. I'm going to tuck my son into bed and sing "Yes Jesus Loves Me"… I'm no Whitney Houston, but love is on my mind.
Ellen DeGeneres: Very sad news about Whitney. My heart and prayers go out to her daughter and family.
Jessica Simpson: I found my voice singing Whitney Houston's music. Today I lost my idol.
Simon Cowell: I am so sad to hear about Whitney. We have lost one of the greatest singers of all time.
Nick Lachey: How tragic to hear about Whitney Houston's passing. Such a shame. She had one of the most iconic voices of my lifetime. #rip
Rita Wilson: So terribly sad. Whitney Houston should have lived a long life. Her gift was God given.
Zachary Levi: I cannot believe that Whitney Houston is dead. So unbelievably sad.
Chris Kattan: I remember how sweet Whitney Houston was us cast members when on SNL. The world just lost an incredible voice. Just like that. Tragic.
Katy Perry: So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.
Pink: Whitney was the reason many of us do what we do. "a few stolen moments is all that we share" RIP
Tiffani Amber Thiessen: I listened 2 Whitney growing up. She was a huge part of my teen yrs. she will b missed. Prayers 2 her family. RIP Whitney Houston
Justin Bieber: just heard the news. so crazy. One of the GREATEST VOICES EVER just passed. RIP Whitney Houston. My prayers go out to her friends and family
Solange Knowles: I will always remember Whitney Houston as a true, outstanding, talent. A radiant beauty. A magical smile. A voice that made you shiver.
Nick Cannon: "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen.
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