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First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all.

First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all.

Second, I would like to say, I love you Whitney. The hardest thing for me to do is to come on this stage. Houston's former husband Bobby Brown.

She had everything, beauty, a magnificent voice. How sad her gifts could not bring her the same happiness they brought us. – Barbra Streisand.

Whitney was a beautiful person and a talent beyond compare. She graced this stage with her regal presence and gave so many memorable performances here over the years. Clive Davis, recording industry executive who helped launch Houstons career.

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I just can't talk about it now. It's so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen. My heart goes out to Cissy, her daughter Bobbi Kris, her family and Bobby. Aretha Franklin, Houston's godmother.

I can't believe that Whitney is gone. We spent more than 20 great years together at Arista Records with our friend and mentor, Clive Davis. My heart goes out to her family, to Clive, and to everyone who knew and loved this amazingly talented and beautiful artist. I will always love her. Barry Manilow.

Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms Whitney Houston. Mariah Carey.

I've know Whitney since she was a little girl and I loved her. She was like family to me. I will miss her. Smokey Robinson.

No words! Just tears #DearWhitney. Rihanna (on Twitter).

So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P. Katy Perry (Twitter).