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Reaction to the death of singer and actress Whitney Houston.
"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." - Aretha Franklin
"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." - Neil Portnow , president and CEO, The Recording Academy
"Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth." - Mariah Carey
"She was just a gift in voice ... She was just so innocent in the business, and that voice was so pure and her life was so pure. That's what I'm holding on to. I think what we're going to do in the long run of her life story is focus on the voice, not the tragedy, but the voice." - Lionel Richie
"I've know Whitney since she was a little girl and I loved her. She was like family to me. I will miss her." - Smokey Robinson
"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." - Berry Gordy , Motown founder
"It is so so heartbreaking, and we are all filled with sadness. It's a loss of one of the greatest treasures to the world of not only music but to everyone around her, her family, her mother Cissy, her aunt Dionne. It is just a tremendous tragedy for all of us." - Tommy Mottola , former CEO and chairman of Sony Music Entertainment
"No words! Just tears #DearWhitney." - Rihanna
"So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P." - Katy Perry on Twitter
"I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney's passing, 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 - legendary music producer Quincy Jones
"Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time." - rapper Nicki Minaj
"Just heard the news. So crazy," Justin Bieber tweeted. "One of the GREATEST VOICES EVER just passed. RIP Whitney Houston. My prayers go out to her friends and family I am sadden (sic) to hear of the passing of Whitney Houston today."
Whitney Houston was a trouper, according to the head of a company that promotes music and entertainment throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Andrew McManus was behind her last tour to Australia and she was scheduled to perform in New Zealand, but her show was cancelled.
McManus says Whitney Houston was an amazing performer who was passionate about her craft and today is a very very sad day, not only for the music industry, but the entertainment industry as a whole.
