Lou Reed: famous fans from the Who to Miley Cyrus react on Twitter to singer's death at age of 71

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

— The Who (@TheWho) October 27, 2013

Deepest Gratitude Lou Reed. Peace. http://t.co/PRmDlX2hOK

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) October 27, 2013

Sad to hear about Lou Reed passing. Such a star. RIP Lou, and thanks for giving us Perfect Day for Trainspotting. http://t.co/CX8LRKqr8H

— Irvine Welsh (@WelshIrvine) October 27, 2013

Lou Reed, R.I.P. I did the Jools Holland show with him last year and we yucked it up. I didn't know he was ill.... http://t.co/enOpYpnGlg

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) October 27, 2013

noooooooooo notttttttttt LOU REED 

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) October 27, 2013

R.I.P. Lou Reed. Just met at the GQ Awards. The music of my generation. Still Relevant!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) October 27, 2013

We love you Lou. We love you Laurie.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. The world is significantly less cool without you in it.

— Ana Matronic (@MsAnaMatronic) October 27, 2013

I love Lou reed so much. Always

— Flea (@flea333) October 27, 2013

RIP Lou Reed. Irreplaceable.

— Lee Ranaldo (@leeranaldo) October 27, 2013

Rip Lou - "you better hold on something's happening here.. "

— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 27, 2013

Awww damn....Lou Reed died?

— Questlove Jenkins (@questlove) October 27, 2013

Shit!!! Lou reed.... Bollox

— Geoff Barrow (@jetfury) October 27, 2013

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

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) October 27, 2013

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

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) October 27, 2013

LOU REED R.I.P.

You were a huge part of my formative years!

when I look up at the night sky, I hope i see you in... http://t.co/p9B1DZQowv

— peaches (@peachesnisker) 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

Oh no! RIP Lou Reed.

— Julianne Moore (@_juliannemoore) October 27, 2013

Devastating news:... http://t.co/LukCOL1T4r

— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) October 27, 2013

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