‘One of the Best’: Twitter Reactions Pour In for the Passing of Prince

Josh FeldmanApr 21st, 2016, 2:05 pm

The legendary Prince passed away at age 57 and pretty much everyone on Twitter mourned the loss of one of the greatest artists of all time.

Some people noticed on Twitter that Prince’s avatar has been changed so that his eyes are closed, but the third eye remains open:

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You can see a chunk of the many, many more responses below:

Prince was a true innovator and a singular artist. His music and influence will live on for generations. Rest in peace.

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 21, 2016

I Miss My Brother. Prince Was A Funny Cat. Great Sense Of Humor. https://t.co/67umQghtbi

— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016

Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) April 21, 2016

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

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016

"Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
2 get through this thing called Life…"
-Prince

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 21, 2016

RIP to one of the best to ever do it. You will be missed! ? salute. #prince pic.twitter.com/ufirYMTfoy

— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) April 21, 2016

Prince. I saw him when I was 18. I treasured every album. Such an amazing run of music. A true genius. Don't want to believe it. PRN, RIP.

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) April 21, 2016

no one, no one, no one like Prince. Incomparable.

— Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) April 21, 2016

Now Prince. I loathe 2016.

— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) April 21, 2016

When Eric Clapton was asked how it felt to be the world's best guitarist he replied: "I don't know. Ask Prince". #RIP

— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) April 21, 2016

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

— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) April 21, 2016

Say it isn't so. pic.twitter.com/xdY0bYDtSO

— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) April 21, 2016

Any purple, misty manifestations spotted over Lake Minnetonka? #RIPPrince

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) 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

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

"It's such a shame our friendship had to end." #RIPPrince

— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) April 21, 2016

Patti LaBelle on Prince: “I am deeply saddened…not only was he a dear friend to me, but an inspiration.” pic.twitter.com/LlZeLjQxCe

— Nightline (@Nightline) April 21, 2016

R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) 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

Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016

This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
Condolences to his family & 2 us all

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016

Not #Prince This totally sucks. One of the world's greatest ever artists. Plus a huge-hearted compassionate generous person. RIP #party1999.

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) April 21, 2016