“Numb. Stunned. This can’t be real” – artists, celebs express shock and grief over death of Prince

And just like that…the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much…
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016

I don't know what to say … Other than Nothing compares … #RIP #Prince 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/0rjjU320Jg

— Ella Henderson (@EllaHenderson) April 21, 2016

Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. #Prince #RIP pic.twitter.com/aFAfdyyYe0

— Fergie (@Fergie) April 21, 2016

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

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016

Dang it… Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 21, 2016

He Changed The World!! A True Visionary. What a loss. I'm Devastated.🦄 This is Not A Love Song.

A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:17am PDT

"'A strong spirit transcends rules,' Prince once said—and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative." —President Obama

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) 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

I am so saddened to hear of Prince's passing. Prince was a revolutionary artist, a wonderful musician and composer. 1/3

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) 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

Here's to one of the strongest spirits the world has ever known We will miss you forever, Prince. pic.twitter.com/vEGAd0HLxS

— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) April 21, 2016

Omg….. RIP Prince….

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016