Adam Yauch's Death: Music Stars React On Twitter

As news broke of Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch's death Friday (May 4), music celebs quickly joined the worldwide conversation. Here are 20 reactions -- ranging from sadness to shock to salutation -- from musicians via Twitter.

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	@TMorello: Rip dear Adam Yauch. Words can't express the sadness and loss. Ur humor, talent & gentle soul are just irreplacable. Be at peace brother.
	@BJAofficial (Billie Joe Armstrong): Lollapalooza94 talked to Yauch almost everyday He was full of wisdom & encouragement for a freaked out kid like I was. Thank you MCA. LoveBJ
	@UncleRUSH (Russell Simmons): RIP Adam Yauch. My thoughts... Adam was incredibly sweet and the most sensitive artist, who I loved dearly. I was always inspired by his work. He will be missed by all of us.
	@BoyzIIMen: Sad sad day. Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch dies at age 47. Our condolences to Mike D, Ad Rock and the family. #beastieboys
	@JTimberlake: Crushed to hear the news of Adam Yauch's passing. A true pioneer of art. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. #RIPMCA
	@Questlove: Yauch is gone. fuck.
	@DuranDuran: Rest in Peace Adam Yauch. Our condolences to your friends and family.
	@ATrak Man. I was raised on the Beastie Boys. They were (and will always be) heroes for me & my bro. Soooo sad. #RIPMCA
	@SnoopDogg: RIP MCA U are a Legend and a pioneer. #BeastieBoys4life
	@RevRunWisdom: R I P Adam... I'm devastated. Praying for Adam Yauch's family from the legendary Beastie Boys. Youll be missed!
	@Common: God Bless the soul of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys. RIP
	@JimmyEatWorld: We're very saddened by the passing of Adam Yauch. RIP MCA. You'll be missed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdJ5e70Q8mw
	@QTipTheAbstract : RIP yauch and thank u mike and adam n adam 4 all of your help, the tours, the bball games, n great times. a humanitarian a tru friend
	@LinkinPark: We're sad to learn about the death of MCA. Our condolences to the Beastie Boys and Adam's family
	@DonaldGlover (Childish Gambino): Adam Yauch was an amazing artist and one of the nicest people I've ever met. His music was some of my favorite. Truly saddened. RIP MCA.
	@SLessard (Dave Matthews Band): My heart broke reading the Adam Yauch has passed away. One of my favorite MC's that I have been so inspired by time and time again.
	@JordanKnight: Adam Yauch aka MCA.... You were a huge inspiration for us....thank you for all that you gave, R.I.P.
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Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys' MCA, Dead at 47