'One of the greats of our time': Glen Campbell's death triggers tributes on social media
Musicians lined up to pay tribute to Glen Campbell on Tuesday after the superstar entertainer died at the age of 81.
Campbell's family said the singer died on Tuesday morning in Nashville.
No cause of death was immediately given. Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and that it was in its early stages at that time.
Tributes poured in on social media.
One of Campbell's daughters, Ashley, said she was heartbroken. "I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. He will be remembered so well and with so much love," she wrote on Twitter.
Heartbroken. I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. He will be remembered so well and with so much love. pic.twitter.com/1Z8mm8Jzth
— Ashley Campbell (@ashcambanjo) August 8, 2017
Brian Wilson, of the Beach Boys, said he was "very broken up" on hearing the news.
"An incredible musician and an even better person. I'm at a loss. Love & Mercy," Wilson wrote on Twitter.
I'm very broken up to hear about my friend Glen Campbell. An incredible musician and an even better person. I'm at a loss. Love & Mercy.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) August 8, 2017
Dolly Parton, via video statement, was among the first to pay tribute to Campbell.
"Well Glen Campbell was special because he was so gifted. Glen is one of the greatest voices there ever was in the business. And he was one of the greatest musicians. He was a wonderful session musician as well, a lot of people don't realize that. But he could play anything and he could play it really well. So he was just extremely talented."
Glen Campbell was one of the greatest voices of all time. I will always love you, Glen! pic.twitter.com/LQFEWA42lF
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) August 8, 2017
From Peter Frampton to Carole King, a string of musicians hailed Campbell for his contribution.
RIP Glen Campbell - a great singer and musician who wrote and chose to cover great songs.@GlenCampbellhttps://t.co/iZzAU5UWD7
— Carole King (@Carole_King) August 8, 2017
Extremely sad to hear that Glen Campbell has passed away. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 8, 2017
Thank you @GlenCampbell for the artistry, grace & class you brought to country music. You were a shining light in so many ways.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) August 8, 2017
I lost a great friend today and the world lost a great talent. Rest In Peace, Glen Campbell.
— Tony Orlando (@TonyOrlando) August 8, 2017
Huge loss in the world of music today. Rest In Peace, Glen Campbell. https://t.co/vexA1kYixX
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) August 8, 2017
Dear Glen Campbell Rest In Peace As well as your incredible musical abilities you were one of the most down to earth ppl I have ever known.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) August 8, 2017
A number of politicians also hailed Campbell's legacy.
Glen Campbell was one of the great entertainers and musicians of our time. Sad to learn of death of a great Arkansan and American.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) August 8, 2017
Saddened by the passing of Glen Campbell, a great entertainer, a great man & a great Arizonan - thanks for the memories!
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) August 8, 2017
God Bless Glen Campbell and his family. RIP. "Well, I really don't mind the rain. And a smile can hide all the pain" Rhinestone Cowboy.
— Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) August 8, 2017
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