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Feb 12, 2012 Whitney Houston By Laura Studarus

As news of the untimely passing of Whitney Houston spreads, celebrities and musicians have taken to social media to express their sorrow. We’ve collected some of their thoughts and reactions below.

Christina Aguilera (@TheRealXtina): “We have lost another legend. Love and prayers to Whitney’s family. She will be missed.”

Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks): Wow. RIP Whitney Houston. Grew up on her. She contributed to the soundtrack of many of my 12-year old sleepover parties.

Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett): “It’s a tragedy. Whitney Houston was the greatest singer I’ve ever heard and she will be truly missed.”

Chairlift (via Facebook): “We will always love Whitney. Rest in peace, the ballad goes on and on.”

Zooey Deschanel (via Facebook): “RIP One of the greatest voices of all time.”

Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis): (In regards to his American Psycho character) “Whitney Houston: Yes, somewhere tonight Patrick Bateman is weeping, shocked but not surprised, and ordering three hookers instead of two…”

Foster The People (@fosterthepeople): We lost an incredible voice today… R.I.P. Whitney Houston

Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais): RIP Whitney Houston An amazing talent & a tragic soul. So sad.

Grizzly Bear (@grizzlybear): “RIP Whitney Houston, so sad. My first cassette tape!”

Michael B Jordan (@michaelb4jordan): The death of Whitney Houston has me feeling sick! I was sad for MJ but this HURTS!

Lady Gaga (@LadyGagaAsian): R.I.P Whitney Houston - She has won 415 Awards, 2 Emmys, 6 Grammys, 22 American Music Awards, 30 Billboard Awards, >300,000,000 Albums Sold

Sondre Lerche (@SondreLerche): “Seems an impossible burden to be so outrageously gifted, so intensely appealing a force. #RIPWhitney”

Jamie Lidell (@Jamie_Lidell): “RIP Whitney…Thank you so so much for your music.”

Har Mar Superstar (@HarMarSuperstar): (Referencing The Bodyguard) “Where is Costner when you need him?”

Here We Go Magic (@herewegomagic): RIP Whitney Houston.. (wow that is very very sad)

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

Pallers (@pallers) Whitney, what a fukkin waste! ...and by saying that I dont mean your legacy or all you have given. Thanks for it all!

Simon Pegg (@simonpegg): I honestly don’t know what’s more sad the news that Whitney Houston has died or that so many people seemed to relish telling me. #notcool

They Might Be Giants (@tmbg): TMBG is very saddened to hear of Whitney’s passing—so unexpected + so sad. Out of respect we’re retiring the song Marty Beller Mask.

Zambri (via Facebook): Whitney you are an angel and always will be.

Zola Jesus (via Facebook): I am going to sing extra hard tonight in Birmingham for the fallen queen. Her voice was her alarm call, it felt infinite and immune… I wish she could have felt the power that I felt in her, that I tried relentlessly as a young singer to absorb… to sing like there is not an iota left in your lungs…

(www.whitneyhouston.com)