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Whitney Houston's Death: Celebrities React (ABC News)Celebrities quickly reacted to pop icon Whitney Houston’s sudden death on Saturday. Below, a collection of statements and tweets that Houston’s friends, colleagues and fans have released:

Quincy Jones: ”I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney’s passing.  Ashford & Simpson first made me aware of Whitney when she was just sixteen, and I always regretted not having had the opportunity to work with her.  She was a true original and a talent beyond compare.  I will miss her terribly.”

Mariah Carey: “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney’s family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”

Nick Cannon: “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord’ RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen.”

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

Ellen DeGeneres: “Very sad news about Whitney. My heart and prayers go out to her daughter and family.”

Russell Simmons: “R.I.P. Whitney Houston, really can’t believe this.”

Kim Kardashian: ”Just heard the tragic news that Whitney Houston passed away. I pray for her daughter & loved ones. We will always love you 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.”

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.”

Wendy Williams: “My family & I are saddened by the loss of a true icon & legend – Whitney Houston. Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the entire Houston family.”

Dwyane Wade: “RIP to a legend..Sad day for music lovers…Whitney Houston should be celebrated 4 blessing us with her gifts..#Icon #mother #beautiful”

Aretha Franklin: “I just can’t talk about it now.  It’s so stunning and unbelievable.  I couldn’t believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen.  My heart goes out to Cissy, her daughter Bobbi Kris, her family and Bobby.”

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90 comments

  • slapshot  •  Mesa, Arizona  •  3 months ago
    We just lost a huge talent
    • Katy Williams 3 months ago
      I AGREE .ITS HUGE,NOT ONLY HAVE WE JUST LOST OUR QUEEN BUT 2YEARS AGO WE LOST OUR KING M.J
  • bembot d'raven  •  Irvine, California  •  3 months ago
    SAVING ALL OUR LOVE TO WHITNEY..........
    • Katy Williams 3 months ago
      I TRUELY THANK WHITNEY 'SFANS NEVER GAVE UP ON HER.NOW TELL ME WHERE WAS HER CELE.FRIENDS .WHITNEY WAS CRYING OUT FOR HELP BUT THE ONLY HELP SHE GOT WAS FROM THE REAL ONES THAT LOVED HER BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY FROM GOD TO COME HOME TO BE IN PEACE.
  • Scott  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  3 months ago
    RIP Whitney you will be missed and forever remembered........The other side is bobby was a wannabe dirt bag thug!
    • G Angelucci 3 months ago
      Amen to that!
    • Katy Williams 3 months ago
      THAT MIGHT BE TRUE ABOUT BOBBY BUT ITS NOT FOR US TO JUDGE CAUSE LOVE DON'T HAVE A TIME ON IT WHEN YOUR IN LOVE.SO WE HAVE TO THINK ABOUT BOBBY HURT AS WELL THAT WAS HIS WIFE.
  • Cutiepie47  •  3 months ago
    Thank you for sharing your spectacular talent with the world beautiful girl. I will always love you. :((((
  • Denise honan Cottrell  •  Wilmington, North Carolina  •  3 months ago
    The song "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU" is Dedicated to Whitney Houston & I Bet will go Viral as much as her other Talented Beautiful Songs! I started to cry listening to that song & I Pray they will Plat it in her Memory! "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU WHITNEY HOUSTON!" And may you Rest In PEACE-My Regard'smto Whitneys Daughter & Family. 2-11-2012 Regards from Wilmington,N.C. :-(
    • Katy Williams 3 months ago
      ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONG BY WHITNEY IS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU,THE MOVIE IT SELF WAS THE GREATIES OF ALL TIME .I USE TO LOOK AT THIS MOVIE EVERY CHANCE I GET.JUST TO SEE HER PERFORM.ITS SO STRANGE TO ME BEFORE THIS NEWS BROKE I WAS GETTING READY TO LISTEN TO HER MUSIC OR WATCH THE MOVIE THE BODY GUARD WOW .THE SAME THING WITH MICHAEL THE DAY BEFORE HIS DEATH I WAS LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC TO CLEANING THE HOUSE 7 MY 15YR.OLD SON FELL SO IN LOVE WITH HIS MUSIC HE STARTED MIMICING HIS MUSIC . IM GLAD I HAD THE PLEASURE OF INTRODUCING MY SON'S TO SOME LEGEND'S THAT WILL BE MISS.
  • Asian Girl  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
    I have always hoped and prayed that she would one day put all the negative events behind and start anew. So sorry to hear her passing. May she rest in peace. My prayers of God's guidance and strength to her children and to her mother.
  • Alan  •  3 months ago
    She lost her way and God brought her home.
    • c 3 months ago
      I strongly agree...
    • Katy Williams 3 months ago
      I AGREE.WHEN GOD KNOWS OUR PAIN, HE TAKES US HOME FROM IT
    • Sharon Strickland 3 months ago
      Sorry... but you people just might want to actually read the Bible... the entire Bible. I hope with all my heart she is, but I have some strong doubt she's "resting in peace". Not MY judgment, but God's Word is GOD'S WORD, and you can spin it all you want to make yourselves feel better, but it doesn't change the TRUTH. Stop immortalizing someone who CHOSE to live their life for herself, for fame, for the millions, and for the devil, instead of how God intended her to live, and use the talent HE blessed her with. He doesn't give us gifts and talents so we can be all about "me, me, me".... he gives them to bring glory to HIM, and to win souls!!
  • Ruth  •  Cicero, Illinois  •  3 months ago
    Such a sad, sad day in the music world. Had hoped she could put all this addiction nonsense behind and get back to sharing her beautiful talent and music, but alas, God had a different plan. He needed her in his heavenly home singing with the angels and saints of the musicians who've gone before! Sing loud, sing proud Whitney! We'll miss you! God speed!
  • Louise  •  Reykjavik, Iceland  •  3 months ago
    I still can't believe it..we'll always love you Whitney!!!!!!
  • chauncey  •  3 months ago
    “Wow, I can’t believe this! R.I.P. Whitney. My Heart is Broken. May the Lord Jesus cradle Your Soul. Thank You for the Honor of working with You on I’m Every Woman and at your studio in Jersey. We joked about having the same birthday in August. You will be missed. My Deepest Condolences to Your family and countless fans.”

    Sincerely,
    Chauncey M.
  • Eric  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
    i'm shocked at how sad i feel. i really feel for her daughter and mother so sorry for u all
  • Lisa  •  Washington, District of Columbia  •  3 months ago
    so sad to hear about my girl Whitney, I will always love you,RIP
  • Scott  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
    I am saddened by the loss of such a talented woman. But I will say this: I hope that people will not blame Bobby Brown for the tragedies in her life. Good or bad, we all make choices in our lives.
    She was someones mother, daughter, sister, neice, and friend. I hope we all can remeber her for her music, and not the dark days she dealt with. There are people that can sing, and there are people that can sang. That woman...could sang! May God welcome her, and bless her family with strength, and direction during this time.
  • DeathMetalRules!  •  3 months ago
    ha, who was she?
  • Will  •  3 months ago
    The world lost an amazing voice and struggling soul. We need to show compassion for each other, because most of us are dealing with our demons, issues and self-worth. Quit reading the tabloids since they mostly exploit women. Reflect on her life and all the gifts she gave us. In moments of doubt, turn to our savior Jesus Christ. We love you Whitney!!
  • estyM  •  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  •  3 months ago
    unbelieveable.... hope you fine there.. got sava the heaven
  • Katy Williams  •  Houston, Texas  •  3 months ago
    MY heart is steal with pain whitney was that one singer that when you heard her voice you stop what ever your doing to fellow in to sing her lyrics whether you know how to sing or hit a note her music was just like that for me. LOSING MICHAEL & WHITNEY THE MOST TWO REMARKABLE SINGERS IN HISTORY IT MAKES YOU CHERISH REAL MUSIC .IM ONE TO SAY I HAVE ALL OF MICHAEL MUSIC & WHITNEY MUSIC,MOVIES SO I HOLD THEM DEEPLY TO ME.THESE TWO WERE TRUE LEGEND OR SHOULD I SAY ARE STILL LEGEND IN MY BOOK.WE HAD A KING & QUEEN IN THE MUSIC NOW BOTH IS GONE .THERES NO OTHER THAT CAN COMPARE TO THEM BUT I SAY .I SEND PRAYERS OUT TO BOTH FAMILY'S CAUSE ALOT OF US HAV'NT EVEN GOTTEN OVER THE FACT THAT MICHAEL IS GONE .SO I SAY WE ALL NEED TO CHERISH WHAT WE HAVE NOT WHAT WE DONT HAVE.BOBBIE KRISTINA MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOURS MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE .YOUR MOM HAS TOUCH US ALL.
  • B  •  Seattle, Washington  •  3 months ago
    This is so difficult to believe. We love you, Whitney. God bless little Bobbi and her mother and Bobby. This is just unbelievable.
  • patricia  •  Austin, Texas  •  3 months ago
    I am so sadden and heartbroken upon hearing the passing of Whitney. I waiting for her come back and this is a tragic. My heart goes out to her daughter and family. RIP... Miss Houston

    Patricia M
  • Dreezy  •  Stockton, California  •  3 months ago
    WE WILL MISS YOU, MAY YOUR FAMILY BE COMFORTED IN THE THE ARMS OF GOD FOR HE WILL ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. HOLD ON TO THE LOVE!