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In reply to the discussion: Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies [View all]workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)90. Whitney Houston Dead: Stars React to Legend's Sudden Death
http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dead-stars-react
She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.
- Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) February 12, 2012
So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.
- Katy Perry (@katyperry) February 12, 2012
No words! Just tears #DearWhitney
- Rihanna (@rihanna) 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
Oh Dear Lord! Huritng so Bad!!! MY Sister Whitney!!!!!!! Newark please Pray!!! World Please Pray!
- Queen Latifah (@IAMQUEENLATIFAH) February 12, 2012
Thank u 4 the times we worked 2gether your Voice touched the World!N this rough time I pray for The Houston Family...
- Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) February 12, 2012
This can't be true... One of my idols gone?? No. This is so unbelievably sad... #RIPWhitneyHouston
- demetria lovato (@ddlovato) February 12, 2012
RIP Whitney Houston. Wow
- The Fray (@TheFray) 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 am completely devastated by the loss of the greatest voice of all time! R.I.P. Whitney Houston. I will always love you!
- LA Reid (@LA_Reid) February 12, 2012
RIP Whitney Houston. I remember the first time I heard your voice on the radio like yesterday. You will truly be missed........
- Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) February 12, 2012
RIP Whitney
- Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) February 12, 2012
I'm speechless. Such sad news about Whitney Houston..
- Lea Michele (@msleamichele) February 12, 2012
R.I.P. Whitney Huston, I've always idolized her and her amazing talent <3
- Paris Jacksoη (@ParisJackson) February 12, 2012
R.I.P. Whitney Houston. #Retweet for Respect.
- Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LiITunechiYMCMB) February 12, 2012
oh whitney. my heart just broke. i hope you rest your beautiful soul.
- christina perri. (@christinaperri) February 12, 2012
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen.
- Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) February 12, 2012
I'm so sad. I just heard the news. Whitney Houston's music is incredible and shes an inspiration. My heart goes out to her family.
- Miranda Cosgrove (@MirandaCosgrove) February 12, 2012
Is Whitney Houston Really Dead???
- SEAN KINGSTON ©(@SeanKingston) February 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Whitney and her entire family. Working with her is an experience that I will cherish forever.
- Enrique Iglesias (@enrique305) February 12, 2012
My heart is weeping...RIP to the Legendary Diva & Icon Whitney Houston!!!!! Such an incredible influence over music as a whole!
- Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) February 12, 2012
deeply saddened by the death of Whitney Houston...may she rest in peace >> bit.ly/yNudvn
- Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) February 12, 2012
WHITNEY HOUSTON HAS PASSED AWAY.. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT..THIS IS UNREAL.. MAY GOD BLESS HER DAUGHTER AND FAMILY REST IN SINGING HEAVEN ...
- Tyrese Gibson (@Tyrese) February 12, 2012
Whitney??? Pls No!! R.I.P my beautiful! This REALLY hurts my heart!!!!
- KEYSHIA COLE GIBSON (@keyshiacole) February 12, 2012
She was such an inspiration to all.. This is so shocking. The voice of an angel! We will always love you, Whitney. 💗
- Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 12, 2012
Another 1 of the best movie & soundtrack combinations ever... #RipWhitneyHouston #NobodyCouldTouchWhitneyBac instagr.am/p/G43pnQPfHy/
- Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) February 12, 2012
She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.
- Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) February 12, 2012
So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.
- Katy Perry (@katyperry) February 12, 2012
No words! Just tears #DearWhitney
- Rihanna (@rihanna) 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
Oh Dear Lord! Huritng so Bad!!! MY Sister Whitney!!!!!!! Newark please Pray!!! World Please Pray!
- Queen Latifah (@IAMQUEENLATIFAH) February 12, 2012
Thank u 4 the times we worked 2gether your Voice touched the World!N this rough time I pray for The Houston Family...
- Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) February 12, 2012
This can't be true... One of my idols gone?? No. This is so unbelievably sad... #RIPWhitneyHouston
- demetria lovato (@ddlovato) February 12, 2012
RIP Whitney Houston. Wow
- The Fray (@TheFray) 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 am completely devastated by the loss of the greatest voice of all time! R.I.P. Whitney Houston. I will always love you!
- LA Reid (@LA_Reid) February 12, 2012
RIP Whitney Houston. I remember the first time I heard your voice on the radio like yesterday. You will truly be missed........
- Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) February 12, 2012
RIP Whitney
- Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) February 12, 2012
I'm speechless. Such sad news about Whitney Houston..
- Lea Michele (@msleamichele) February 12, 2012
R.I.P. Whitney Huston, I've always idolized her and her amazing talent <3
- Paris Jacksoη (@ParisJackson) February 12, 2012
R.I.P. Whitney Houston. #Retweet for Respect.
- Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LiITunechiYMCMB) February 12, 2012
oh whitney. my heart just broke. i hope you rest your beautiful soul.
- christina perri. (@christinaperri) February 12, 2012
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen.
- Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) February 12, 2012
I'm so sad. I just heard the news. Whitney Houston's music is incredible and shes an inspiration. My heart goes out to her family.
- Miranda Cosgrove (@MirandaCosgrove) February 12, 2012
Is Whitney Houston Really Dead???
- SEAN KINGSTON ©(@SeanKingston) February 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Whitney and her entire family. Working with her is an experience that I will cherish forever.
- Enrique Iglesias (@enrique305) February 12, 2012
My heart is weeping...RIP to the Legendary Diva & Icon Whitney Houston!!!!! Such an incredible influence over music as a whole!
- Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) February 12, 2012
deeply saddened by the death of Whitney Houston...may she rest in peace >> bit.ly/yNudvn
- Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) February 12, 2012
WHITNEY HOUSTON HAS PASSED AWAY.. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT..THIS IS UNREAL.. MAY GOD BLESS HER DAUGHTER AND FAMILY REST IN SINGING HEAVEN ...
- Tyrese Gibson (@Tyrese) February 12, 2012
Whitney??? Pls No!! R.I.P my beautiful! This REALLY hurts my heart!!!!
- KEYSHIA COLE GIBSON (@keyshiacole) February 12, 2012
She was such an inspiration to all.. This is so shocking. The voice of an angel! We will always love you, Whitney. 💗
- Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 12, 2012
Another 1 of the best movie & soundtrack combinations ever... #RipWhitneyHouston #NobodyCouldTouchWhitneyBac instagr.am/p/G43pnQPfHy/
- Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) February 12, 2012
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OMG!!!!!!!! I am so sad. I loved her voice. 48 years old. I'm so sad. RIP Whitney.
Little Star
Feb 2012
#5
I would not be surprised if the AP had this obituary all written out for several years
bluestateguy
Feb 2012
#9
AP, like most news orgs has obits composed for major celebrities and public figures.
Gormy Cuss
Feb 2012
#84
A perfect rendition of a very difficult song. RIP Whitney, you were one of my favorites.
Nay
Feb 2012
#54
Just watched this again & had to cry. One thing about Whitney's version of our National
Booster
Feb 2012
#113
No she doesn't. She only has one child. Bobby Kristina...that's it. NOW, Bobby Brown has
Ecumenist
Feb 2012
#119
He couldn't keep it in his pants. In fact, the very day they got married, one of his mistresses
Ecumenist
Feb 2012
#170
the daughter is headed apparently down the same white lines path, hope she gets help
stockholmer
Feb 2012
#36
That is a TYPO. The police on phone conference said NO signs of foul play, NO signs of drugs
Tx4obama
Feb 2012
#66
Years ago, when Whitney was at the top, I attended a fund raising Gospel concert
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2012
#61
Bobby Brown does indeed get unfairly blamed for Whitney's descent into ruin.
closeupready
Feb 2012
#157
I remember when she first became famous and I thought she was perfection.
Glimmer of Hope
Feb 2012
#71
high heels can make your posture out of wack, & at 48, you tend to not hold stomach in...
Serial Mom
Feb 2012
#160
I wouldn't expect nothing less from someone with a user name such as yours.lol
Obamacare
Feb 2012
#142
But the did choose to put a knowingly addictive substance in their bodies . . .
toopers
Feb 2012
#168