Amy Winehouse death sets Twitter on fire

(CBS/AP) It didn't take long for stars to react to the death Saturday of Grammy-winning British singer Amy Winehouse.

The 27-year-old was found dead of unexplained causes at her home in north London.

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Fellow Grammy-winner Leann Rimes tweeted: "RIP Amy Winehouse. So sad to see such a talent gone and her life end in tragedy. This makes me terribly sad."

Singer Natasha Bedingfield had this to tweet: "I'm so sad to hear about Amy Winehouse just dying. My heart and prayers go out to her family. Such a terrible loss for us all."

Singer Nicki Minaj wrote: "Please tell me Amy Winehouse didn't die. Is this some sick joke?"

OutKast's Big Boi found comfort in remembering other singing idols who died young:" Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and now Amy Winehouse. All died aged 27. RIP to you all."

Singer Rob Thomas tweeted: "so many people saying that because it's not a surprise that amy winehouse passed, it's not sad. i hope you have more compassion for friends."

From guitarist David Navarro came: "My God! So sad to hear about Amy Winehouse! My deepest condolences to her friends and family and fans. You will be missed Amy xoxox''

Child star Selena Gomez spoke about the probable cause of death: "Amy Winehouse died?! I was dancing to Valerie last week,you serious? See how drugs kill people? R.I.P"

Apparently referring to the tweets of others, Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson wrote, "I'm not sure how anyone with a soul can make jokes about the passing of one of the most talented artists this generation will see."

Emma Bunton,one of the former Spice Girls tweeted: "Such sad news about Amy Winehouse. My thoughts are with her family."

Other celebrities also had something to add. Wrote "Star Trek" actor Zachary Quinto: "profoundly sad news to wake up to. i hope amy winehouse has found some peace."

British singer Amy Winehouse uses her mobile phone as she arrives at Belgrade airport June 18, 2011.

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CNN journalist Anderson Cooper tweeted: "Just heard a report amy winehouse has died. If true, such a waste of a great talent"

"Bones" star David Boreanaz wrote "RIP Amy Winehouse. Tragic loss at such a young age."

Actress Demi Moore tweeted: "Truly sad news about Amy Winehouse. My heart goes out to her family. May her troubled soul find peace."

Celebutante Kim Kardashian took time out from wedding planning to write: "`I just heard the news that Amy Winehouse passed away. What a true talent. I pray she's in a better place & at peace."

Actress Zooey Deschanel had this to say: "Mimi Farina wrote this song about janis joplin, seemed fitting today. RIP amy winehouse"

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R.i.p. Amy Winehouse.

[midvale3]

Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson wrote, "I'm not sure how anyone with a soul can make jokes about the passing of one of the most talented artists this generation will see."

Why do people make such stupid statements? People said the same thing when Kurt, Jimi, etc died and other excellent talent filled the void. That's part of the problem with people in the entertainment industry, they have so many people inflating their ego they forget they are human like the rest of us.

[lindasuewho]

Amy Winehouse was a fixture of azer in Britain - what that boils down to is that she had a path set for her and she messed with it somewhat as she was growing up - away from the normals of their world. Once she walked with the lions in her walkabouts, she became the azer of oofass - who are the peoples who do not ape, but walk too hard. When she did that she lost her apes in NYC. Those apes in her industry wont repossess her. Bruce Willia aped her "big" at the 2007 MTV Music Awards. that means all apes go bow with the actors of the eras ago. Which, in layman's terms, not industry terms, means that she was the designated aper for music/acting/entertainment hapes in the world of worlds. The only person who can have that designation is an entertainer, not a Mason or a runner, even a runner of events.

[Fatesrider]

Next time, don't smoking weed before posting. Perhaps, then, you will be capable of making a comprehensible post.