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Celebrities React To Lou Reed’s Passing On Social Media Sites

by Bryna K.
October 29, 2013
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Born in Brooklyn, New York, rock icon Lou Reed passed away on October 27th, 2013 (Sunday) at the age of 71. In loving memory of Lou and his great work, celebrities from all genres and generations have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts and reactions expressing grief and celebrating Lou’s like and long career as a solo artist as well as a member of Velvet Underground.

John Cale, member of Velvet Underground took to Facebook to share his remembrance of Lou in a simple sentence. John wrote “The world has lost a fine songwriter and poet…I’ve lost my ‘school-yard buddy.'”

Post by John Cale.

Musician and actor David Bowie posted a photo of him and Lou together in 2007 with a caption that reads, “It is with great sadness that we report the death of Lou Reed who died today aged 71. (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013)…David Bowie said of his old friend: ‘He was a master.'”

Post by David Bowie (Official).
Author, poet and musician Wesley Eisold shared his feeling on Instagram with a photo accompanied by the caption, “Rest in peace #LouReed the coolest of cool. Influence on the world immeasurable. Thank you X infinity. Got to sit across from Lou at the Apollo at an Antony show years ago. Only person who ever starstruck me. Sad day.”

Other celebrities took to Twitter to pay their tribute to Lou and express their grief for his passing. Read below:

"I'm an artist and I can be as egotistical as I want to be" RIP Lou Reed

— Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) October 27, 2013

R.I.P. Lou Reed. Walk on the peaceful side.

— The Who (@TheWho) October 27, 2013

#RIPLouReed

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) October 27, 2013

Damn. Lou Reed. Damn.

— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed is the reason i do everything i do

— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 27, 2013

R.I.P Lou Reed – VU was a big influence when weezer was being formed, and Ric Ocasek told us cool stories of his friendship with him.

— weezer (@Weezer) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. you made the world a better place. we are forever grateful.

— jim james (@jimjames) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. New York lost one of our greatest gifts today…

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) October 27, 2013

lou reed was one if my favorite songwriters, and neil's hands down favorite. so sad. here's satellite of love… http://t.co/rk1sKMlK8T

— Amanda Palmer (@amandapalmer) October 27, 2013

We love you Lou. We love you Laurie.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed is dead, twerking is a thing, and I don't feel so good myself. #RIPLouReed

— butchwalker (@butchwalker) October 27, 2013

I will remember Lou Reed fondly, particularly the time I rode past him in full cycling gear on the West Side Highway. He looked good.

— alex kapranos (@alkapranos) October 27, 2013

Mr LOU REED had himself a dream: Velvet the underground & change the music scene. Now he's up & gone away. #RIP Lou Reed, an un-Perfect Day.

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of Lou Reed s passing this is a huge shock!

— Kim Gordon (@KimletGordon) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. Irreplaceable.

— Lee Ranaldo (@leeranaldo) October 27, 2013

Very sad to hear the news of Lou Reed's passing. Another rocknroll legend has left us mere mortals behind. Thanks for the inspiration, Lou.

— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. Honoured to have known you. Sending love and support to Laurie

— Alan Cumming (@Alancumming) October 27, 2013

My friend Lou Reed came to the end of his song. So very sad.But hey, Lou, you'll always take a walk on the wild side. Always a perfect day.

— Salman Rushdie (@SalmanRushdie) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. A musician, artist and trailblazer who played by his own rules.

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed RIP – always inspired by him – terrible news – only knew him through his art -a great – a singular poet –

— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed.Thank you for your beautiful/dark lyrics/music and stance on life.You inspired me from my teenage years right up till today.

— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) October 27, 2013

May you forever walk on the wild side, Lou Reed. Terribly sad to hear of your passing.

— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. One of the greatest artists of our time.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) October 27, 2013

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