Today is a sad day. Today we learned that one of the most influential and talented artists, Prince, has left us. Prince passed away today at the age of 57 in his Paisley Park home and studio. He is credited with being one of the most influential and creative musicians of his era, with seven Grammys, an Academy Award, and over 100 million records sold.

There has been an out pour of messages on social media from celebrities and fans alike sharing their shock and grief. It is most certain that his contribution to music and the world will never be forgotten.

Rest in Power, Prince.

Sad news from music world. Toronto loved #Prince and his iconic music will live on. ☔️

— John Tory (@JohnTory) April 21, 2016

I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF

— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016

Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

Long Live The King.

— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 21, 2016

R. I. P to the King Prince thank u for inspiring me to be a Musician First and using this tool to heal people

— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) April 21, 2016

I can't believe he has gone. Thank you for everything Prince. You will always be The Greatest #RIPPrince

— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) April 21, 2016

Thank you #Prince for all of your inspiration and sharing your incredible talents with the world. You will be incredibly missed. #RIP

— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) April 21, 2016

Prince is pure genius electric immortal energy.

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— Jean Grae (@JeanGreasy) April 21, 2016

I loved this Man. Too soon. Can't comprehend it but it's unfortunately true. Heaven is yours. RIP #Prince #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/EH8paEvn75

— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) April 21, 2016

And just like that…the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much…

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016

"Devastated to hear the news about Prince. An enormous talent that we were all big fans of." – Duran Duran pic.twitter.com/478Q9dVF7K

— Duran Duran (@duranduran) April 21, 2016

This fucking sucks… Prince on repeat all day. Just like I did with Michael and Whitney ?

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life." – #Prince #RIP pic.twitter.com/n5DkRYQxTk

— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) April 21, 2016

Dang it… Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 21, 2016

From one 6/7 to another 6/7… Rest in peace, Prince!

— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) April 21, 2016

I Miss My Brother. Prince Was A Funny Cat. Great Sense Of Humor. https://t.co/67umQghtbi

— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016

Say it isn't so. pic.twitter.com/xdY0bYDtSO

— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) April 21, 2016

Shocked & heartbroken to hear news of death of dear friend, #Prince.Pray for his family&thank God for his legacy. pic.twitter.com/M5qCx9iXkj

— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) April 21, 2016

RIP Prince Rogers Nelson… Love You

— EaglesOfDeathMetal (@EODMofficial) April 21, 2016

I can't believe #Prince has passed. This is horrible news. #ripprince so sad 🙁 🙁

— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) April 21, 2016

Thank you Prince. All my thoughts & prayers are with all your loved ones. https://t.co/JT52sKlJBJ

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 21, 2016

R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016

Can’t even process this. There will never be another. Thank you for everything, Prince Rogers Nelson.

— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) April 21, 2016

I can't. I just can not. #Prince

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016

PRINCE passed away???! WTF??!!!

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) April 21, 2016

Rest with the angels. pic.twitter.com/qAxNyxwIo2

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 21, 2016

Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016

Oh no. No no no. Not another! So sad. Rest in peace Prince.

— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) April 21, 2016

So sad about @prince ….. You will be so missed.

— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) April 21, 2016

Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) April 21, 2016

#RIP our dearly beloved #Prince. Tears and love on our tour bus. @CHICorg @nilerodgers I'll never forget my brother. We've had #good times

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) April 21, 2016