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Whitney Houston’s Death Rocks Hollywood; Celebrities React to Sad News

9:27 pm, February 11th, 2012

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Whitney Houston’s death at 48 rocked Hollywood on Saturday.

On Twitter, celebrities expressed their shock, grief, and appreciation for Houston’s life.

We’ve posted some of their reactions below.

Mariah Carey: “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston… She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”

Rihanna: “No words! Just tears #DearWhitney”

Christina Aguilera: “We have lost another legend. Love and prayers to Whitney’s family. She will be missed.”

Nicki Minaj: “Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time.”

Tony Bennett: “It’s a tragedy. Whitney Houston was the greatest singer I’ve ever heard and she will be truly missed.”

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

Miley Cyrus: “I LOVE Whitney :( I’m not turning my tv on. just gonna stay @ home & listen to her records.”

Russell Simmons: “Whitney Houston was one of the greatest singers this world has ever heard.”

Katharine McPhee: “Wow… I just heard about my idol Whitney Houston. So shocked and saddened by the news. Send prayers out to her family.”

Kathy Griffin: “She was A TALENT & A LEGEND. She was never a “reality star.” No jokes from me about Miss Houston today.”

Ryan Seacrest: “At Grammys rehearsal hearing Whitney Houston has passed away at 48. Everyone her is absolutely stunned.”

Carson Daly: “Sick to learn of Whitney Houston’s passing.”

Cee Lo Green: “R.I.P. Sister WHITNEY HOUSTON!!!!! We will always love you.”

Spike Lee: “God Bless The Dead. Whitney Houston R.I.P. She Was Only 48 Years Young.”

Ricky Gervais: “RIP Whitney Houston An amazing talent & a tragic soul. So sad.”

Courteney Cox: “Devastating news about Whitney Houston. What an amazing talent.”

Lea Michele: “I’m speechless. Such sad news about Whitney Houston.”

Paris Hilton: “So sad to hear the news about Whitney Houston. :( She was such a beautiful and talented woman. My heart goes out to her family.”

Evan Rachel Wood: “Well this is a sad day. Especially for Whitneys family. Send some love their way. They are gonna need it.”

Eva Longoria: “My heart is broken… #ripWhitneyHouston”

Stacy Keibler: “Whitney’s inspired words thru song guided me thru my youth. Her spirit lives within us and lasts forever!”

Kelly Rowland: “I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houston was undoubtedly one of the greatest singers & performers of all time & such a huge influence on me.”

Amber Riley: “I can’t even breathe right now. Not Whitney. I’m in tears right now. ;(”

Elisabeth Hasselbeck: “we will miss you #WHITNEY “at least i lived as i believe” “let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be.”

Sharon Osbourne: “Devastated. My heart goes out to Bobbi Christina. Always be proud of your mother, she was magnificent. Clive Davis Grammy party..not going. Mark Burnett party..not going. Can’t celebrate tonight when one of the greatest voices ever is dead.”

Timbaland: “rip 2 a Legendary Diva, Icon, Mother & Friend Whitney Houston. 1 of the greatest voices ever. u will be truly missed. R.I.P Whitney Houston”

Marc Anthony: “I can’t believe it…Rest in Peace Whitney…Descanses”

Katherine McPhee: “#worldsgreatestvoice RIP Whitney”

Alyssa Milano: “My husband just told me about Whitney Houston. My heart aches. Rest in peace, beautiful lady.”

Adam Levine: “Tomorrow night at the Grammys, the only person on our minds will be Whitney Houston.”

Neil Patrick Harris: “Such sad news about Whitney Houston. She was a legend, but what a life..! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.”

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”

L.A. Reid: “I am completely devastated by the loss of the greatest voice of all time! R.I.P. Whitney Houston. I will always love you!

Shaquille O’Neal: “R .i.p to a Newark legend Whitney houston. I’m gonna miss auntie ,this one hurts. We lost a legend dam dam dam. Thank you for everything”

Mark Salling: “wow, was on the way to Clives party and had to turn around upon hearing the news. too tragic. God rest your soul Whitney”

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”

Demi Lovato: “This can’t be true… One of my idols gone?? No. This is so unbelievably sad… #RIPWhitneyHouston”

Toni Braxton: “My heart is weeping…RIP to the Legendary Diva & Icon Whitney Houston!!!!! Such an incredible influence over music as a whole! She’s paved the way for every single singer in the music industry. Iconic, legendary, innovating, amazing, humble…1 the best in the world”

Kelly Ripa: “:-( #RIP Whitney”

Katy Perry: “So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.”

Diddy: “Whitney Houston!!! OMG!! I really can’t believe this.. This is one of the saddest days ever..”

Pink: “Whitney was the reason many of us do what we do. “a few stolen moments is all that we share” RIP”

Bruno Mars: “This is terrible news..I’m sick to my stomach. Nobody sang like Whitney”

Randy Jackson: “wow I am devastated. the world has lost another one of the best voices in history. RIP whitney houston, so fortunate am I to have worked with u, and have u touch my life. may god bless this family.”

Mario Lopez: “go to mass feeling good, then come out & hear the news about Whitney. Wow.. The Grammy’s are gonna have a totally different feel tomorrow”

Sherri Shepherd: “Whitney I hope you found the peace in Heaven that you could never seem to find down here. RIP Ms. Houston “where do broken hearts go”

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

Fergie: “Whitney was a vocal idol for me as a young girl. I am so sad.”

Ricky Martin: “RIP Whitney Houston. Sending my love and deepest condolences to her family and friends. Fly Whitney Fly”

Katie Couric: “So sad to hear the news of Whitney Houston’s passing. What a tragic loss. She was an unbelievable talent.”

Jennifer Lopez: “Such a loss. One of the greatest voices of our time. Sending out prayers to her family… #R.I.P.Whitney.”

Jessica Simpson: “I found my voice singing Whitney Houston’s music. Today I lost my idol.”

Larry King: “At Clive Davis’ annual pre Grammy party. It’s surreal. The only topic is Whitney Houston..,as it should be.”

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Tony

I dispise Bobby Brown for doing this to her..he is the one who got her on drugs and then beat and cheated on her repeatedly..she never got over it.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=685264999 Bec Brockie

The only comfort that can come from any of this is that she has had such a tortured life in the more recent years and now she can be at peace. R.I.P Whitney
MyKinKStar

No use wasting hate on someone like that. She was an adult, with fame and fortune at that time, so it’s not like she was a child without a home who was turned out to drugs. Far as we all know, she made a decision to use with her eyes wide open. Sure, he may have exposed her to the environment, but she still made the decision to do it. I’m not defending him by the way, just telling how I see it. Hating on anyone is a wasteful venture anyhow, and only hurts the hater.
http://www.facebook.com/laquitathodge Laquita T. Hodge

I agree with MyKinKStar No use in having hatred for someone. She was a grown woman who made that decision to use, I’m not defending him either just stating it as I see it. It’s sad that she was exposed to that lifestyle when she consciously married Bobby Brown, but no use in blaming someone for another’s drug use.
RIP Whitney, we lost another music legend.
http://www.facebook.com/SwansongBonnie Bonnie Anne Hudson Pinard

Beautiful gospel song recorded by Whitney in 2009. She seemed so hopeful and her way back to sanity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pze_mdbOK8
Tyju02

u need to shut up… u don’t know if bobby started her on drugs… were u there? its all hearsay… ppl need to mind their own business and stop hating on ppl so much… this woman is gone and a child has lost her mother… do you have a heart
Hennydunk

awesome reply mykinstar.Tony instead of evil thoughts or comments pray her and the family which includes Bobby Brown. People should stop bashing,being negative and hating, and Pray show love. D.Henerson
Satine

Terrible loss. Her voice is so delibable in the music world. When she sang a song, you knew it was Whitney. So many singers sound the same, but Whitney was one of the greatest voices of any generation. RIP Whitney, you will definitely be missed.
Sheelly

We should all count ourselves lucky to have experienced her immense talent. She was one of the best ever.
Chloe

OMG! This is too sad I can’t stop crying…
Insat

I don’t think so, she should have known for herself. At least she had many years of brilliant career, and most probably she had the best female voice ever in pop/soul/r’n'b. Still, she wasted herself in drugs and that’s a fact. Just being objective here, people, I have been a big fans of her, and it’s a shame her life ended like this. What is more shameful, however, is the hypocrisy and money-making (on her death) now, when she was forgotten and despised by so many for years. Let the circus begin (as always), huh? Disgusting.
http://twitter.com/99lucia Lucia Huemer

I think it’s funny how some of those “stars” claim they “can’t breathe” or are “shocked to tears” or whatever, but apparently they all are able to tweet and make Whitney’s tragic and saddening death about themselves…
Elaine Stanidfer

Bobby Brown did not do this to her Whitney was on drugs long before she met him, but he important thing she was turning it around. We are all responsible for our selves RIP Whitney
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Anonymous

This is sad but not shocking. It is not fair to blame Bobby Brown nor should she only be remembered for her troubled years. She gave the world a beautiful gift of sharing her voice. Now she can escape the demons that tortured her. Prays should be offered to her daughter, her ex husband, and the rest of her family. Tearing her apart or placing blame on others will not bring her back. Rest in peace Ms. Houston. I know you are in a place where you no longer have to live with the pain you endured here on earth. We’ll always love you.
Chris R

Sad, truly sad she did this to herself. Basically she committed suicide in my book. A slower way to go and painful for all around. Drugged, recovering, drunk, recovering, drugged then final death. An awful roller coaster to ride for her and her family. Stupid, stupid, stupid!
Mistersherlock

yes but she deserved to live a loooong life also.heartfelt condolences to all whitneys family,..friends and loved ones.peace
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http://twitter.com/cairokid cairokid

and what are u doing? besides getting all huffy and b*tchy. Don’t judge girl till u have walked in their shoes!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=686685026 LaToya C Polk

Actually..she was doing drugs before she met him. He is not to blame for this. No one is. Death is a natural part of life. It is very sad, and now is not the time to blame anyone. Do you know how hurt his daughter must be to see people blaming the only person she has left. Smh.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=686685026 LaToya C Polk

Actually..she was doing drugs before she met him. He is not to blame for this. No one is. Death is a natural part of life. It is very sad, and now is not the time to blame anyone. Do you know how hurt his daughter must be to see people blaming the only person she has left. Smh.
Anonymous

This message goes out to those who are married or for those who plan to wed one day.
Men take care of your wife or girl friend, and do not put her in a situation that she is forced or pressured to do something that will destroy her life. On the contrary, take care of her as if she is more precious than life itself. This could have been prevented if Bobby Brown wouldn’t exposed Witney to drugs and alcohol. It’s a shame a beautiful person such as Whitney Houston with so much talent to have past away at such a young age.
Honey_love0201

i agree paul007 well said

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