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"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." -- Twitter

Mariah Carey

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"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." -- Twitter

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tiggerdack at 10:27 AM February 12, 2012

Really? Celebrities are shocked that this happened? Obviously they haven't been paying attention. What a waste of a life and God given talent. Hopefully this will be awake up call to the others....are you listening Demi?

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