Celebrities React on Twitter About the Death of Whitney Houston

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Many celebrities (especially in the music industry) are in Los Angeles preparing for Sunday night’s GRAMMY Awards when they heard the news of Whitney Houston’s death, but they were quick to share their reactions via Twitter.

RIP Whitney Houston.—
Drizzy (@Drake) February 12, 2012

Just heard Whitney Houston passed away many prayers go out to her family and all who are grieving the loss of an icon. So sad… RIP—
KhloéKardashianOdom (@KhloeKardashian) February 12, 2012

RIP Whitney. So sad—
John Legend (@johnlegend) February 12, 2012

R.I.P WHITNEY HOUSTON. ONE OF THE PUREST SOULS I'VE EVER MET IN MY LIFE.—
  (@Ludacris) February 12, 2012

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!—
solange knowles (@solangeknowles) February 12, 2012

I hope the Grammys can put together a tribute at the last minute—
John Legend (@johnlegend) February 12, 2012

R.I.P. Sister WHITNEY HOUSTON!!!!! We will always love you.—
Cee Lo Green (@CeeLoGreen) February 12, 2012

So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.—
Katy Perry (@katyperry) February 12, 2012

I can't. Whitney? No. NO!!!—
Jill Scott (@missjillscott) February 12, 2012

I'm speechless. Such sad news about Whitney Houston..—
Lea Michele (@msleamichele) February 12, 2012

Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time.—
Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 12, 2012

We have lost another legend. Love and prayers to Whitney's family. She will be missed.—
Christina Aguilera (@TheRealXtina) February 12, 2012

i truly hope you are in peace #WhitneyHouston i feel so honored to have known you! i love you RIP!—
Kelly Osbourne (@MissKellyO) February 12, 2012

Sending so much love and strength to Whitney's daughter right now! May she be protected by light and have a life filled with peaceful times.—
Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) February 12, 2012

R.I.P Whitney Houston… A true icon of our time. Gone too soon. My heart goes out to the family in their time of distress. URIV—
Usher Raymond IV (@UsherRaymondIV) February 12, 2012

not going to any pre grammy parties as i dont feel it is appropriate! see you all on #eredcarpet tomorrow!—
Kelly Osbourne (@MissKellyO) February 12, 2012

We are so heartbroken to hear of the loss of Whitney Houston. One of the best voices EVER! Praying God's comfort for her family. ~hill—
  (@ladyantebellum) February 12, 2012

No words! Just tears #DearWhitney—
Rihanna (@rihanna) February 12, 2012

I honestly can't think of anything else!!!—
Rihanna (@rihanna) February 12, 2012

Feels so strange being at the Grammy rehearsal right now!!—
Rihanna (@rihanna) February 12, 2012

SPEECHLESS!!! Whitney Houston / 1963 – 2012 [[[RIP]]]—
Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioOFFICIAL) February 12, 2012

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—
  (@SHAQ) February 12, 2012

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—
Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) February 12, 2012

RIP Whitney Houston. Sending my love and deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Fly Whitney Fly—
Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) February 12, 2012

Such a loss. One of the greatest voices of our time. Sending out prayers to her family… #R.I.P.Whitney.—
Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) February 12, 2012

I hate this feeling—
Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 12, 2012

I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houston was undoubtedly one of the greatest singers & performers of all time & such a huge influence on me.—
KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) February 12, 2012

She embraced me when I first started out with Destiny's Child, with love, with encouragement and with that powerhouse voice.—
KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) February 12, 2012

Tomorrow night at the Grammys, the only person on our minds will be Whitney Houston.—
Adam Levine (@adamlevine) February 12, 2012