John Prine's Death Spurs Reactions From Emmy Rossum, Stephen Colbert and More Celebrities
On Tuesday, the country music industry lost a legend. It was reported that country singer and [...]
Bette Midler
He’s gone. https://t.co/VDOB4omwWl
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) April 8, 2020
Bette Midler's tweet about Prine's death was brief, but exemplified the sadness that many are felling. She also included a link to Rolling Stone's article about Prine, which highlighted a list of the many accomplishments that he achieved throughout his lengthy career.
prevnextStephen King
Coronavirus has taken one of the great ones: John Prine, dead at 73. So many memorable songs.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) April 8, 2020
On Twitter, Stephen King noted that the coronavirus has taken "one of the great ones" upon the death of Prine due to complications from the illness.
prevnextTaika Waititi
RIP John Prine. This sucks.
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) April 8, 2020
Taita Waititi shared the sad news about Prine to his own followers. While his statement was simple, it still packed an emotional punch.
prevnextStephen Colbert
With a heavy heart, but deep love and gratitude for his gift he gave us all- Goodbye, John Prine. https://t.co/kGkNJYl3hI
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) April 8, 2020
Stephen Colbert wrote that he was sharing the news about Prine "with a heavy heart." He also included a link to one of the late musician's songs, "How Lucky," in order to help others remember him.
prevnextOlivia Wilde
I hope everyone can stop and listen to their favorite John Prine song right now. What an enormous loss. Sending love out there 😔
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) April 8, 2020
Olivia Wilde noted that Prine's passing is an "enormous loss," a sentiment that many can agree with. She also urged everyone to listen to one of their favorite Prine songs in order to honor him during this time.
prevnextAnna Kendrick
“just give me one thing, that I can hold on to” 💔
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) April 8, 2020
Anna Kendrick shared an emotional lyric from Prine's "Angel From Montgomery" in order to pay her respects to the singer.
prevnextBradley Whitford
Oh John Prine, thank you for making me laugh and breaking my heart and sharing your boundless humanity. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This is one of the most gorgeous songs ever written. Bonnie Raitt& John Prine - Angel From Montgomery https://t.co/rxSnzo4QhT via @YouTube
— Bradley Whitford (@BradleyWhitford) April 8, 2020
Bradley Whitford went the route that many other fans and celebrities took by sharing one of his favorite Prine tracks, the musician's duet with Bonnie Raitt, "Angel From Montgomery." The actor also thanked the late singer in his post for the many contributions he made to the music industry.
prevnextEmmy Rossum
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery / Make me a poster of an old rodeo / Just give me one thing that I can hold on to / To believe in this living is just a hard way to go.... ❤️ R. I. P. John Prine
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) April 8, 2020
Emmy Rossum also took some time to remember Prine. Like Kendrick and Whitford, she specifically included lyrics from "Angel From Montgomery" in her post, which is an incredibly fitting way to honor the musicians memory.
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