Reactions to Whitney Houston’s death

The music world reacts to losing a legend

“It’s so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn’t believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen.”

Whitney Houston’s godmother, Aretha Franklin

“Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston.”

Dolly Parton

“I’ve known Whitney since she was a little girl and I loved her. She was like family to me. I will miss her.”

Smokey Robinson

“Whitney Houston was so kind, sweet, wonderful, amazing, talented, and a true gift to the world.”

will.i.am

“Such a loss. One of the greatest voices of our time. Sending out prayers to her family.”

Jennifer Lopez

“Gone too soon. My heart goes out to the family in their time of distress.”

Usher Raymond

“I am absolutely devastated at the news about Whitney Houston. Such a tragic, tragic loss.”

Paula Abdul

“Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston.”

Mariah Carey

“R.I.P Whitney Houston. One of the purest souls I’ve ever met in my life.”

Ludacris

“Life is precious, we are fragile souls. Let’s love each other! I miss you beautiful Whitney, the whole world misses you!!”

Alicia Keys

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