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    Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Whitney Houston

    Access Hollywood – Sun, Feb 12, 2012

    The celebrity community has reacted with shock and sadness over the loss of Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48.

    From Mariah Carey, to members of the Jackson family, and from "Glee" stars to "Real Housewives," all of Hollywood is in mourning over the loss of this great talent.

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    Here's what the stars are saying:

    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. My heart goes out to Cissy, her daughter Bobbi Kris, her family and Bobby."

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

    Mariah Carey Mariah Carey @MariahCarey: Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death 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.

    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

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    La Toya Jackson @latoyajackson: I can't fathom the fact that #whitneyhouston has died! My heart goes out 2 her mother, daughter & her love ones. #Whitney U will be missed!

    Nia Vardalos @NiaVardalos: RIP Whitney Houston, we sang along and fell in love to your songs.

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    Pete Wentz @petewentz: RIP whitney

    Kirstie Alley @kirstiealley: Oh my...heartbreaking.. to the Family and friends of Whitney Houston, deepest regards ...

    Holly Robinson Peete @hollyrpeete: Whitney: Thank You. You gave so much to us. Inspired the world. #soundtrackofmylife #iwillalwaysloveyou

    Katy Perry @katyperry: So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.

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

    DJ Pauly D @DJPaulyD: R.I.P Whitney Houston So Sad

    Brandi Glanville @BrandiGlanville: OMG just saw that Whitney Houston died! RIP! I'm crying :(

    Denise Richards @DENISE_RICHARDS: So sad to hear about Whitney Houston..my heart goes out to her loved ones and her daughter..

    Chloë Grace Moretz @ChloeGMoretz: Omg..whitney houston died..we've lost another amazing singer

    Amber Patrice Riley @MsAmberPRiley: I had to pull over off the road. RIP Whitney Houston. I'm glad now that I got to meet you and thank you for your beautiful music.

    Jenna Ushkowitz @JennaUshkowitz: RIP Whitney Houston #Iwillalwaysloveyou

    iamdiddy @iamdiddy: Whitney Houston!!! OMG!! I really can't believe this.. This is one of the saddest days ever..

    soleil moon frye @moonfrye: RIP Whitney. The world will always and forever love you....

    Melissa Joan Hart @MellyJHart: I'm shocked to hear about Whitney Houston!!! RIP!! You will be missed!

    Eliza Dushku @elizadushku: Oh #WhitneyHouston no.. We will always love you. #RIPWhitney

    Sean Hayes @theseanhayes: The voice of a music legend has been quieted today. R.I.P. for one of the most amazing artists of our time - Whitney Houston.

    Selita Ebanks @MsSelitaEbanks: #Moment of silence for one of the greatest voices of all time.... Whitney Houston :-( #RIP

    Keshia K Pulliam @peachespulliam: I just read that Whitney Houston died today... I am in shock!! We've lost too many amazingly talented people this year

    Kevin McHale @druidDUDE: it's incredible the impact one voice can have. Whitney, you changed so much. A true Icon.

    Randy Jackson @YO_RANDYJACKSON: wow I am devastated. the world has lost another one of the best voices in history. RIP whitney houston...

    Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt: We watched this happen in super-slow motion. Horrible. #RIPWhitney

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

    SHAQ @SHAQ: 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

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

    Ricki Lake @RickiLake: Listening to #WhitneyHouston on the radio. What a loss. :(

    AKON @Akon: We've lost another Legend. RIP WHITNEY HOUSTON. I'm Honored to have had the chance to work with such an amazing human Being

    Mena Suvari @mena13suvari: OMG!!! RIP Whitney Houston! You forever were and always will be amazing. A voice that brought inspiration to many.

    Goldie Hawn Goldie Hawn @goldiehawn: I am so very sad to hear of Whitney Houston's passing. She was one of our great artist that graced us all. May she rest in peace.

    Jay Manuel @MrJayManuel: The American Golden Voice has been silenced. RIP Whitney Houston. Her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner always moved me to tears.

    demetria lovato demetria lovato @ddlovato: I Look To You - Whitney Houston.... :'(

    Naya Rivera Naya Rivera @NayaRivera: Oh my gosh. I'm speechless. R.I.P. Whitney Houston.

    John Legend @johnlegend: I hope the Grammys can put together a tribute at the last minute

    Beth Behrs @BethBehrs: Whitney Houston gone. Wow. In shock. Grew up listening to her.

    NeNe Leakes @NeNeLeakes: OMG Noooooooo! I was just @ an event Thursday & Whitney was there! I can't right now

    Sherri Shepherd @SherriEShepherd: Praying for Whitney Houston's family. Especially her daughter Bobbi Kristina

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

    Taraji P. Henson Taraji P. Henson @TherealTaraji: LORD HAVE MERCY!!!! We've lost another great! RIP Whitney Houston! My heart hurts.

    Gloria Estefan @GloriaEstefan: Someone please tell me that it's not true about Whitney Houston passing! Such an amazing talent!

    Paris Jacksoη Paris Jacksoη @ParisJackson:R.I.P. Whitney Huston, I've always idolized her and her amazing talent <3

    boygeorge @BoyGeorge: Whitney is dead, OMG, I'm so heartbroken. You were amazing and I hope you have found peace! x

    Rob Lowe @RobLowe: Whitney Houston gone. Voice of a lifetime. So sad.

    Lance Bass @LanceBass: Another incredible talent lost way too soon. Thanks for entertaining us all Whitney!

    Piers Morgan @piersmorgan: Stunned by Whitney Houston's death at just 48 - one of the greatest voices ever heard. #RIP

    Kendall Jenner @KendallJenner: Wow. RIP Whitney Houston. #sosad #somuchtalent

    Marc Anthony "I am in utter shock over the loss of my friend and colleague Whitney Houston. We should all feel blessed to have experienced the voice of an angel. I will always cherish the times I got to share the stage with you. My thoughts and prayers to Bobbi Kristina and family. Gone way too soon!"

    Screen Gems, the studio behind her feature film return, "Sparkle": "Like all those who knew and loved her, we are shocked and saddened and the world has lost an incomparable talent. Right now our thoughts are with her daughter, her family and her friends."

    Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy: "Six-time GRAMMY winner Whitney Houston was one of the world's greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades. Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice."

    Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

     
    • Amo
      Amo  •  Dallas, Texas  •  2 mths ago
      Larry King {During A Rare Waking Moment !! } Reports That Don King Will Promote A First Ever Fight At The Famous MGM Grand In Las Vegas Between Courtney {Nirvava Killer} Love And Whitney Houston`s GHOST !!! Referee Will Be OAF RAH WindBag During The 10 Round Bout To Determine Who Wears The Crown " World`s Biggest CRACK WHORE { Almost Alive Or DEAD ! } !!! Tickets Will Go On Sale At All Crack Dealer Locations Nationwide On April First 2012 !!! Get Em While Their Hot !!!!!
    • Boston02116
      Boston02116  •  3 mths ago
      Who cares what hollywood celebrities think! They're exactly who you don't want your kids to look to for inspiration. None of them wrote anything worth reading anyway.
      • Martz
        Martz 3 mths ago
        then why did you read it?
    • spiderman
      spiderman  •  3 mths ago
      Her death was anything but "sudden." It was more like a slow-motion train wreck 25 years in the making. Anybody who knows the truth about alcoholism and crack addiction could have seen this coming years ago. What a shame. She was such a great talent. RIP.
    • Rich
      Rich  •  3 mths ago
      that's what drugs will do to you. As sad as it is, I hope some people take this into consideration.
      • Fancyme2
        Fancyme2 3 mths ago
        CRAZY PEOPLE WON'T LISTEN, JUST ONE ONE MORE TIME,WE HEAR IT ALL THE TIME......THERE WILL BE A LAST TIME!!
    • Tatiana E.
      Tatiana E.  •  Pleasanton, California  •  3 mths ago
      I am speechless. Never realized we were the same age. RIP, Whitney. So sad.
    • keri
      keri  •  Fort Cobb, Oklahoma  •  3 mths ago
      Oh Please!!! These people wouldn't give her the time of day!!!
    • Theonewhoknows
      Theonewhoknows  •  3 mths ago
      Hmmm... I wonder which doctor they will hang for this one???
    • peeps
      peeps  •  Toronto, Canada  •  3 mths ago
      not one celebrities call it as it is... How about her durg problem was well known and so is the fact that sooner or latter it will kill you, first it killed her voice then her spirt and now her body.
    • joe
      joe  •  Raleigh, North Carolina  •  3 mths ago
      She inspired my daughter to sing, and for rme, that is enough.
    • graham
      graham  •  New Tecumseth, Canada  •  3 mths ago
      What a waste of so much talent. When are Americans going to wake up to the fact that drugs destroy , whether it be the entertainment industry or sports or anything else. Dying in middle age stemming from drug abuse is not cool, whether it be this poor unfortunate soul, Michael Jackson or any of the many others. The lessons have to start at kindergarden age. Stop revering druggies, sports, rap, anything else. Drugs Kill!
      • Reese
        Reese 3 mths ago
        They are saying it was Xanax and alcohol... it's true ... prescription drugs killl..
    • Fudd
      Fudd  •  Mississauga, Canada  •  3 mths ago
      where were these people when she was snorting crack? They should have done something! They should have taken better care of their so called friend.
      • A Gao
        A Gao 3 mths ago
        exactly
      • Maxwelton
        Maxwelton 3 mths ago
        Do you really think that someone who wants to do that sh** is going to respond to someine telling them not to? Really?! Have you ever been in close proximity to a junkie? And what makes you think that no one ever said or did anything? A junkie is a hopeless creature to deal with. If they want to do dope until they die there is nothing that you can do. Period.
      • GARY
        GARY 3 mths ago
        You don't snort it ya smoke it!!
    • PATRICIA
      PATRICIA  •  Barrie, Canada  •  3 mths ago
      Thank you gorgeous, beautiful lady for sharing your magnificent voice with the world.
      • Sapphyre
        Sapphyre 3 mths ago
        a voice God took back years ago because she didn't appreciate the gift He gave her.
      • PATRICIA
        PATRICIA 3 mths ago
        Perhaps God will take back your voice because of negativity.
      • Sapphyre
        Sapphyre 3 mths ago
        Not negative. Just truthful.
    • Just a thought
      Just a thought  •  3 mths ago
      My guess is all these "celebrities" who tweeted couldn't or wouldn't be around her for many years because of her destructive behavior. Unless it was for a photo-op. I seriously doubt any were daily friends of hers.
    • cristal
      cristal  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      I agree with all of the previous posters... Where were all of these ppl when she needed help getting through this addiction? The same ppl who feel oh so sad now were bashing just standing by watching and focussing on her lowest most hardest moments. And the list goes on with the rest of troubled hollywood. Who will they let go next?
    • Michelle
      Michelle  •  Framingham, Massachusetts  •  3 mths ago
      Whitney was a hell of a singer, and for ppl 2 make nasty comments abut her makes me sick to my stomach!!! Despite of her rough life she had brought joy and happiness 2 everyone around her and ppl loved her! She will be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out 2 her daughter Bobbi Christine and the family. Rest In Peace Whitney.
    • kds4e
      kds4e  •  3 mths ago
      dionne warwick did it
    • efdcwcw
      efdcwcw  •  Ottawa, Canada  •  3 mths ago
      Will you shut up with these stupid articles on Houston? She abused drugs, she got what she deserved. You don't feel sympathy for those people, they brought it all on themselves.
    • Sapphyre
      Sapphyre  •  St Louis, Missouri  •  3 mths ago
      Many of the posts I have read say that WH is now "An angel in heaven". But, I have to ask,What makes you think she is in heaven? Just asking because everyone assumes that she went in that direction but nothing she did with her life and gifts shows me that's where she went. I am not saying she didn't go there I just want to know what makes you think she did.
      Please explain this to me.
    • familia_macd...
      familia_macd...  •  3 mths ago
      Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Whitney Houston - "now there might just be some crack for someone else"
    • PatriceP
      PatriceP  •  Baltimore, Maryland  •  3 mths ago
      OMG! I can't believe it. I just read a story on Yahoo! about Whitney on Thursday night! People get right, make amends, live, love and laugh often-PLEASE! Life is short!

      I grew up listening and wanting to sing like her. In my opinion, she still holds the title for singing the greatest National Anthem. My condolensces to her daughter and the rest of her family. R.I.P. Whitney. Prayerfully you are now at peace.
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