Pop superstar Prince, who was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” ”Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist.
Below, LGBTQ celebrities take to social media to express their sadness, shock, anger, and memories:
ELLEN DEGENERES:
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016
TIM COOK:
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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
LANCE BASS:
Doves are most certainly crying today. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/hi6gUsipWn
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) April 21, 2016
ANDY COHEN:
THIS CAN NOT BE POSSIBLE!!!!!!! NO NO NO NO NO
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 21, 2016
ADAM LAMBERT:
So sad about @prince ….. You will be so missed.
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) April 21, 2016
STEVE GRAND:
Saddened and stunned. Another legend gone far too young. #RIP #Prince
— Steve Grand (@SteveGrandMusic) April 21, 2016
LAVERNE COX:
I am really not right over this. RIP #Prince this is devastating.
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) April 21, 2016
SANDRA BERNARD:
“Never meant to cause you any sorrow never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted one time to see you laughing I… https://t.co/Rr0rhFm9af
— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) April 21, 2016
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JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND:
So sad about Prince. #RIPPrince
— Mx Viv (@mxjustinVbond) April 21, 2016
MARC ALMOND:
Weird times. So Young. #Prince.
— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) April 21, 2016
