Celebrities: Aubrey O'Day, Carson Daly, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Emmy Rossum, Justin Bieber, kevin mchale, Lea Michele, Lucy Hale, Nina Dobrev, Paris Hilton, Rihanna, Ryan Seacrest, Whitney HoustonCategories: Hot Topics, Music, On a Serious NoteTags: Celebrity Deaths, Celebrity Twitter Accounts, ne-yo

Hollwood Reacts to the Tragic Loss of Whitney Houston

Posted on February 12, 2012 - 2:59pm by Ciara

It was a sad and shocking day yesterday when news broke that legendary singer Whitney Houston had passed away at the age of 48. The music icon was loved and adored by many, so the news of her death was a tough one to take in. Hollywood stars from all walks of life headed to their Twitter’s to send their condolences to Houston’s family and friends. Everyone from Rihanna to Nina Dobrev all had the same reaction: shock and sadness.

Take a look at just a sample of some of the biggest celebs after finding out about the loss of Whitney.

Collage of Whitney Houston singing, close up smiling, and holding an award smiling

Ryan Seacrest: "At Grammys rehearsal hearing Whitney Houston has passed away at 48. Everyone here is absolutely stunned."

Christina Aguilera: "We have lost another legend. Love and prayers to Whitney's family. She will be missed."

Rihanna: "No words! Just tears #DearWhitney"

Justin Bieber: "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."

Lea Michele: "I'm speechless. Such sad news about Whitney Houston."

Ne-Yo: "We love you Whitney Houston," with a link to an image of a quote that read, "An angel here on earth was she, given by God, but not to keep, blessed the world musically, inspired love generations deep, and then, after her task complete, back to him, may she rest in peace. ..."

Demi Lovato: "I Look to You - Whitney Houston.... :'("

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

Carson Daly: "Sick to learn of Whitney Houston's passing. On Clive Davis's big night. Prayers to her family. So sad."

Lucy Hale:"so saddened about Whitney Houston.a LEGEND. RIP"

Kevin McHale: "NO. this did not happen? whitney? what!?"

Emmy Rossum: "Very sad day. Grew up listening to Whitney. May she rest in peace.

Nina Dobrev: "#iwillalwaysloveyou is one of the most beautiful and iconic songs. It will be remembered forever. Rest in peace Whitney Houston."

Aubrey O'Day: "Shocked that Whitney Houston has died. a woman that sold over 55 mil records n the US alone & changed EVERY artists soul..i'm so hurt."

Paris Hilton: "So sad to hear the news about Whitney Houston. :( She was such a beautiful and talented woman. My heart goes out to her family."

All of us at Hollywire send all of our thoughts and prayers to Whitney’s family and friends. Stay tuned for all the latest on this tragic incident.

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