Following the death of 48-year-old Whitney Houston last night, the tributes have been pouring in...
Speaking about the Grammys' going ahead tonight, Clive Davis said: "I am personally devastated by the loss of someone who has meant so much to me. Simply put: Whitney would have wanted the music to go on."
Ryan Seacrest: "At Grammys rehearsal hearing Whitney Houston has passed away at 48. Everyone here is absolutely stunned."
P Diddy Puffy Sean: "Whitney Houston!!! OMG!! I really can't believe this.. This is one of the saddest days ever.."
Adam Levine: "At the Grammys, the only person on our minds will be Whitney Houston."
Simon Cowell: 'She probably wasn't altogether there but it was still Whitney Houston and you knew you were in the presence of a legend. I'll never forget that day."
Katy Perry: "So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P."
Dolly Parton: "Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song, and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.'
Rihanna: "No words! Just tears #DearWhitney."
Justin Bieber: "Just heard the news. so crazy. One of the GREATEST VOICES EVER just passed. RIP Whitney Houston. My prayers go out to her friends and family."
Mariah Carey: "Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney's family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth."
Aretha Franklin: "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."
Quincy Jones: "I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney's passing. I always regretted not having had the opportunity to work with her. She was a true original and a talent beyond compare. I will miss her terribly."
Finally Lionel Richie summed things up with his quote: "She was just a gift in voice... She was just so innocent in the business, and that voice was so pure and her life was so pure. That's what I'm holding on to. I think what we're going to do in the long run of her life story is focus on the voice, not the tragedy, but the voice."
