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
