Celebrities remember Scott Weiland on Twitter
Shockwaves were felt through Hollywood and the rock community when news hit that Scott Weiland, frontman of the Stone Temple Pilots, was found dead in his tour bus in Minnesota.
Rockers who looked up to Weiland and celebrity fans alike mourned the loss on social media. Jane's Addiction's guitarist, Dave Navarro, summed it up when he tweeted, "Its not my loss, its our loss," of his friend.
Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family! https://t.co/Ojv1QYABmg
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 4, 2015
Other musicians paid tribute on Twitter, including Ryan Adams and Lenny Kravitz.
RIP Scott Weiland
Universe, please take care of him. https://t.co/sNXVIPl2jA
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) December 4, 2015
Way too soon... #scottweiland pic.twitter.com/rgsgyhAwbe
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) December 4, 2015
Just heard some news that broke my heart. May heavens doors be wide open for you friend. #RIPScottWeiland
— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) December 4, 2015
Very sad news, rest in peace #ScottWeiland #toosoon
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) December 4, 2015
Damn....Scott Weiland Has Died | News | Pitchfork https://t.co/YhE6eNi1Vl
— Pete Yorn (@peteyorn) December 4, 2015
scott weiland found dead (apparently on tour bus). sad. https://t.co/dqvWEEG77E
— Amanda Palmer (@amandapalmer) December 4, 2015
Wow. Stunned to hear about Scott Weiland. Gonna be a Stone Temple Pilots day for sure. #RIP
— David Nail (@davidnail) December 4, 2015
Scott. RIP.
— Tony Kanal (@Tonykanal) December 4, 2015
We all grew up on Scott's incredible talent, one-of-a-kind voice and STP's exceptional music. Our hearts go out to his friends and family.
— LINKIN PARK (@linkinpark) December 4, 2015
Some, like Rob Thomas, made note of Weiland's substance abuse problems.
Tonight we lost a talented troubled soul. R.I.P. Scott Weiland
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) December 4, 2015
Nikki Sixx said he hoped Weiland did not die from drug-related issues.
Sad to hear about Scott's passing.I hope it wasn't drugs.The saddest part of the story is his kids and family being left behind. RIP
— ❌ Nikki Sixx ❌ (@NikkiSixx) December 4, 2015
Many celebrity fans tweeted messages of grief, praising his talent. Sarah Michelle Gellar posted a screenshot from the Stone Temple Pilots' music video for "Sour Girl" -- Gellar was featured in the video. She wrote, "#RIPScottWeiland your music will live and your demons will leave <3 your #sourgirl."
#RIPScottWeiland your music will live and your demons will leave ❤️ your #sourgirl pic.twitter.com/kqamFVdGBP Sad to hear about Scott Weiland passing. He was a once of a kind epic force onstage. thoughts are w his family #RIPScottWeiland Sad news today about the death of a great musical talent Scott Weiland. #STP #RIP Sad to wake up to this news. RIP https://t.co/wZSNQoMJh1 RIP Scott Weiland. U rocked it with the best and will soo be missed. U were a real rock star pic.twitter.com/oawsKrSGsM R.I.P. Scott Weiland.