Prince Dead At 57: Celebrities Pay Tribute To Late Music Legend

Prince shocked his many legions of fans – which included countless celebrities – when he unexpectedly died Thursday morning at age 57.

Prince Remembered

Tributes have been pouring in over the Internet, with scores of people posting about the influence that Prince had on their lives, and about how deeply he will be missed.

Madonna, Boy George, Bruno Mars, Oprah, Justin Timberlake, Cara Delevingne, Chaka Khan, Blake Shelton, Paul McCartney, Spike Lee, Elton John, Salma Hayek, Lil Wayne, Anne Hathaway and Alicia Keys were among the many celebrities that took to Twitter and Instagram to remember Prince for both his artistry and friendship.

He Changed The World!! A True Visionary. What a loss. I’m Devastated. This is Not A Love Song. pic.twitter.com/x4JaSxRraC

— Madonna (@Madonna) April 21, 2016

Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 21, 2016

Prince you’re one of my Heroes and no one can tell me otherwise, not even you. I’m so fortunate to have witnessed your greatness. Your music will live on forever and ever and will always have a special place in my heart. Thank You.

A photo posted by Bruno Mars (@brunomars) on Apr 21, 2016 at 5:11pm PDT

Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016

Numb. Stunned. This can’t be real.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

Please no! Some one please tell me it isn’t true #PRINCEWILLNEVERDIE

— Cara Delevingne (@Caradelevingne) April 21, 2016

I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he’s at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF

— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016

Dang it… Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 21, 2016

God bless this creative giant. Thanks Prince. Love X Paul

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) April 21, 2016

I Miss My Brother. Prince Was A Funny Cat. Great Sense Of Humor.

A photo posted by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Apr 21, 2016 at 10:18am PDT

This is truly devastating news. The greatest performer I have ever seen. A true genius. Musically way ahead of any of us. Sang with him twice on stage. What an honour. Rest in peace you purple warrior. #Prince #RIP

A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Apr 21, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT

In absolute devastation today, I cry purple tears for the loss of my dear friend Prince. I will forever cherish you in my heart. #Prince

— Salma Hayek (@salmahayek) April 21, 2016

R.I.P. to the God Prince. Gone too soon but here forever. Sippin Purple Rain 4 the legend. There will never be another

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 21, 2016

“My bed’s made up at night ‘cuz in my dreams I roam…” RIP #Prince

A photo posted by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) on Apr 21, 2016 at 1:06pm PDT

Prince was a gift and a genius. He showed us that we have no limits. His music left me forever changed. ❤ https://t.co/AbZc3AGxny

— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) April 21, 2016