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As the news of Whitney Houston’s passing spilled across the web yesterday, shock and sadness was everywhere. Heed has collected a few reactions from social networks — postings and tweets from around the world and around the web.
CELEB TWEETS
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.
@ArethaFranklin
Aretha Franklin
I LOVED her SO much, but God loved her more. I pray she’s resting in His arms!
@cecewinans
CeCe Winans
She’s paved the way for every single singer in the music industry. Iconic, legendary, innovating, amazing, humble…1 the best in the world
@tonibraxton
Toni Braxton
She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.
@MariahCarey
Mariah Carey
We have lost another legend. Love and prayers to Whitney’s family. She will be missed.
@TheRealXtina
Christina Aguilera
My prayers & love to Krissi, Cissy, Michael, Gary & Pat Houston & all of #TEAMNIPPY who were there over the years! Love you Bobby Brown!
@faithevans
Faith Renée Evans
RIP Whitney Houston. A Legend lost:( Her voice was insurmountable, her smile was illuminating, she was truly one of a kind and a huge(cont)
@ciara
Ciara
Tell our loved ones how much we love them while they’re still here. I wish I could’ve told Whitney how great she was one last time
@NickCannon
Nick Cannon
CAN’T EVEN THINK RIGHT NOW! RIP WHITNEY HOUSTON! YOU WILL FOR EVER BE A VOICE IN OUR HEARTS! THIS is DEVISTATING! Pray for whitney’s fam!
@MarioSoulTruth
Mario Barrett
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
@UsherRaymondIV
Usher Raymond IV
Whitney Houston was one of the greatest singers this world has ever heard http://t.co/MwJhjMsa
@UncleRUSH
Russell Simmons
She embraced me when I first started out with Destiny’s Child, with love, with encouragement and with that powerhouse voice.
@KELLYROWLAND
KELENDRIA ROWLAND
I’m so sad…whitney houston was so kind, sweet, wonderful, amazing, talented, and a true gift to the world…#iwillalwaysloveyou
@iamwill
will.i.am
I just Heard that Whitney Houston passed away 2day, I want everyone 2 remember her for what she was & that’s a LEGEND & A music Icon! RIP
@KevinHart4real
Kevin Hart
@MichaelBearden We all sound a little like Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston sounded like- no one. Nothing like her under the sun.
@lalahhathaway
lalah hathaway
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