I just heard about my friend @GeorgeMichael's death. He was such a brilliant talent. I'm so sad.— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 25, 2016

Unbelievable.
RIP George Michael.— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 25, 2016

Wow. RIP George Michael pic.twitter.com/sVgRYnfm6J— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) December 25, 2016

Oh God no …I love you George …Rest In Peace x— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) December 26, 2016

R.I.P George Michael. Beyond sad, you were a legend, and you were far too young. Blasting "Last Christmas" now 🙏— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) December 25, 2016

i bought (& worshipped) Listen Without Prejudice on my 15th birthday. this song readied me for Stevie Wonder... https://t.co/a3gnL9DnfT...— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) December 25, 2016

I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.— James Corden (@JKCorden) December 25, 2016

Omg #GeorgeMichael noooo! No No No No No! We have lost too many beautiful souls this year. #rip you will be greatly missed.— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) December 25, 2016

Had the pleasure of knowing George Michael in the 80s. Voice of an angel. Now he can sing for them.— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 26, 2016

2016 - loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to @GeorgeMichael's family. pic.twitter.com/3h4xqEDXR9— Duran Duran (@duranduran) December 25, 2016

Stunned. George Michael. A talented and gentle soul. May you rest in Gods love and Peace 🙏🏿 #RIPGeorgeMichael— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) December 26, 2016

You have given the #world an amazing gift! What a #talent! What a #loss! We will continue to love you! #RIP George Michael! 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/plb7KjXOaP— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) December 26, 2016

So sorry to hear of the passing of George Michael. My prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) December 25, 2016

RIP George Michael pic.twitter.com/AIOXYPYyzE— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) December 25, 2016

Another beautiful talent taken away. Rest in power @GeorgeMichael. 2016 is just brutal. 😢— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) December 26, 2016