Various stars and artists in the entertainment and music industry paid their respects to the late singer Whitney Houston who passed away at the age of 48 right in time for the coming Grammy's show of the year.

According to the head of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow, Whitney is considered to be one of the greatest singers of all time who has done a lot of amazing musicthat lasted for almost 30 years.

He compared losing Whitney to a light that has been put out and that they reach out to the loved ones of the singer for her passing and bidding goodbye to her beautiful voice. Most of the stars used Twitter as their main venue to express their shock and at the same time condolences to the family that Whitney left behind.

Below are some of the celebrity and artists tweets that spread around to reach out and be one with a world saddened by such a passing:

Tony Bennett

"It's a tragedy. Whitney Houston was the greatest singer I've ever heard and she will be truly missed."

Mariah Carey

"She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth."

Chaka Khan

"I'm speechless...I'm in shock right now. Just pray for her and the family."

Christina Aguilera

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

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."

Katy Perry

"So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P."

Nicki Minaj

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

Rihanna

"No words! Just tears."

Bruno Mars

"This is terrible news..I'm sick to my stomach. Nobody sang like Whitney."

Sharon Osbourne

"My heart goes out to (Houston's daughter with Bobby Brown) Bobbi Christina. Always be proud of your mother, she was magnificent."

Rest in Peace, Whitney.


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