Celebrities Remember Whitney Houston on Twitter

Celebrities have taken to Twitter to post tributes to the late singer Whitney Houston, who passed away at the age of 48 on Saturday (February 11).

Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey): “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking [rip] of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney’s family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”

Katy Perry (@KatyPerry): “So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.”

Justin Bieber (@JustinBieber): “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.”

Christina Aguilera (@TheRealXTina): “We have lost another legend. Love and prayers to Whitney’s family. She will be missed.”

Nicki Minaj (@NickiMinaj): “Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time.”

Lea Michele (@MsLeaMichele): “I’m speechless. Such sad news about Whitney Houston.”‘

Serena Williams (@serenawilliams): “Wow just wow. This has ruined my whole day. #Iwillalwaysloveyou. #OneMomentInTime has propelled me to many of my grand slams victories.”

LeAnn Rimes (@leannrimes): “Whitney Houston was the first cd I ever bought. She had a God given gift. Hopefully, she’s singing with angels now.”

Chloe Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz): “Omg.. whitney houston died..we’ve lost another amazing singer.”

Rihanna (@Rihanna): “No words! Just tears #DearWhitney”

Matthew Morrison (@Matt_Morrison): “I’m very sad to hear about the passing of Whitney Houston, may she rest in peace.”

Jaime King (@Jaime_King): “God bless Whitney Houston and her family. May she rest in peace.”


Kelly Rowland:
"I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houston was undoubtedly one of the greatest singers and performers of all time and such a huge influence on me."

Mariah Carey:
"Heartbroken and in tears ... My heartfelt condolences to Whitney's family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth."

Smokey Robinson:
"I've known Whitney since she was a little girl and I loved her. She was like family to me. I will miss her."

Gloria Estefan:
"Sending prayers of peace and solace to her family, friends & fans! Such a loss! Whitney was always so sweet to me! Was rooting for her through her struggles! Such a shame ... I'm truly saddened by this news!"

Aretha Franklin:
"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."

Simon Cowell:
"You're going to remember where you were when you heard the news. It's that significant. She was undoubtedly one of the greatest superstars of all time. One of the greatest voices in our lifetime we're likely ever to hear. And to hear this news, it really, really, really upset me. It really has."

Quincy Jones:
"I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney's passing. Ashford & Simpson first made me aware of Whitney when she was just 16, and I always regretted not having had the opportunity to work with her. She was a true original and a talent beyond compare. I will miss her terribly."

Paul Shaffer:
"What a voice. What a beauty. What an actress. She had everything and she made us all feel so good when we heard her."

Britney Spears:
"I was the biggest fan of hers. She influenced me so much. She sent so much love out to the world and she was an inspiration for so many people, and we're there with her."

Michelle Williams, of Destiny's Child:
"Whitney was my musical hero ... the reason why I wanted to sing. I will never forget the voice."

Bruno Mars:
"This is terrible news. I'm sick to my stomach. Nobody sang like Whitney. I hate this feeling."

Jessica Simpson:
"I found my voice singing Whitney Houston's music. Today I lost my idol.
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Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records:
"Whitney Houston was not only an amazing artist but also a beautiful person. She was so smart and her knowledge and appreciation for the musical art form was remarkable. Every time we would see each other, we always had wonderful conversations about life and the business."

Cee-Lo Green:
"R.I.P. Sister WHITNEY HOUSTON!!!!! We will always love you."

Ricky Martin:
"RIP Whitney Houston. Sending my love and deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Fly Whitney Fly."

Nicki Minaj:
"Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time."

Dolly Parton:
"Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the [rip] of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.'"

Kenny Lattimore, R&B singer:
"Whitney Houston, the singers' singer and voice that inspired the world. Many emulated, but there is only one Whitney."

Marc Anthony:
"I can't believe it ...Rest in Peace Whitney. Descanses."

Deborah Cox:
"I am deeply saddened and touched to the core of this news of my musical mentor Whitney Houston. I'll always love you. xo"

Star Jones:
"I can't watch any more news. It's too painful when a sister-friend passes; don't want analysis ... want reflection. RIP #Whitney."

Magic Johnson:
"R.I.P. Whitney Houston. Our prayers go out to Bobbi Kristina and her family."

Nick Lachey:
"How tragic to hear about Whitney Houston's passing. Such a shame. She had one of the most iconic voices of my lifetime."

Clay Aiken:
"RIP Whitney Houston. The soundtrack of so many lives. I'm sure heaven reverberates (to)nite with the sound of (your) voice. It always was angelic."

T.D. Jakes, producer of "Sparkle," Houston's yet-to-be-released last movie:
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely passing of Whitney Houston, whom we were blessed to have just completed work with on the remake of the film "Sparkle." ... At the apex of her career, Whitney had no peer, with a voice that shaped a generation."

Gov. Chris Christie:
"Whitney Houston was a true New Jersey treasure. Her terribly premature [rip] is an awful loss for her family and the incredible New Jersey musical family. Her soaring talent put her in the pantheon of great New Jersey musical talents like Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Bruce Springsteen."

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