Celebs react to Glen Campbell's passing

The "Rhinestone Cowboy" has passed away. On Aug. 8, the country world mourned the loss of one of its most legendary icons, Glen Campbell, who passed after a long battle with Alzheimer's. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81," a tweet from his official Twitter announced. He was surrounded by family and friends when he died. Upon hearing the news, some of the biggest names in entertainment took to social media to pay their respects. Click through to see how many remember the music legend…

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"Extremely sad to hear that Glen Campbell has passed away. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family" —Blake Shelton

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"Glen Campbell was one of the greatest voices of all time. I will always love you, Glen!" –Dolly Parton

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"Songs, songs, songs… Man, in a world of good stuff, his was great, in a world of great stuff, his was special! @GlenCampbell" –Tim McGraw

"Thank you @GlenCampbell for the artistry, grace & class you brought to country music. You were a shining light in so many ways" –Brad Paisley

"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

"Besides being an amazing solo artist, Glen Campbell was also a genius studio musician – as part of the Wrecking Crew – playing on recordings from The Beach Boys to Frank Sinatra. He was pure talent, heart, and courage. Rest In Peace brother. You brought us a lot of joy" –Lenny Kravitz

"RIP, Glen. You were my first employer as a writer. We we all in awe of your musicality" –Steve Martin

"Country music will never be the same. Sending love to Glen Campbell's family" —Ellen DeGeneres

"The world lost a little sparkle today. Rest in rhinestoned peace, @GlenCampbell 💎 You inspired me so much" –Kacey Musgraves

"Huge loss in the world of music today. Rest In Peace, Glen Campbell" —Sheryl Crow

"Growing up, I always wanted to have cool hair like Glen Campbell. I loved Glen and all the music he gave to us. Adios pal. @GlenCampbell" —John Stamos

"Truly sad to hearing of the passing of @GlenCampbell. What a towering talent & a tenderhearted, delightful man. Sending his family my love" –Kathie Lee Gifford

"Another legend lost. Thoughts & prayers w/ @GlenCampbell's family. He will never be forgotten #RIP #RhinestoneCowboy" –Marie Osmond

"I am so sorrowful, one of the most talented souls in the music world has passed…#GlenCampbell" –Melissa Etheridge

"RIP Glen Campbell, a true gentleman genius – You will forever be gentle on our minds!" —Ed Helms

"Saddened by the passing of Glen Campbell, a great entertainer, a great man & a great Arizonan – thanks for the memories!" –Sen. John McCain.

"Sad that #GlenCampbell has died. When I was a country music dj back in the day always got requests to play his songs. Thinking of his fam.🙏" –Robin Roberts

"RIP Glen Campbell, 81. The Rhinestone Cowboy who melted hearts, broke hearts & sang from the heart. What a singer, what a life" –Piers Morgan

"Wow… just heard Glen Campbell passed… sad day for music" –Chris Young

"Glen Campbell… The artist. The songwriter. The musician. The man. Music will never be the same. Missing the Rhinestone Cowboy already!" –Darius Rucker

"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 of the Beach Boys

"Sad to hear of the passing of Glen Campbell, singer songwriter, guitar player, genius. RIP" —Tom Colicchio

"Thank you Glen Campbell for sharing your talent with us for so many years. May you rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten" –Charlie Daniels

"So sad that Glen Campbell has passed such a legend. #ripglencampbell #rhinestonecowboy" —Kevin Jonas

"So sad to hear about Glen Campbell passing. Your music always inspired me and many others. One of the kindest guys and best poets ever RIP" –Chord Overstreet

"Glen Campbell, one of the best. Bless you Glen Campbell" –Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick

"The voice. The guitar. The songs. The session work. The show… Glen Campbell leaves a huge musical legacy & a heroically loving family. RIP" –Charles Esten

"RIP Glen Campbell. You were a constant in my house growing up in Texas. I knew every word and sang along. Still easy on my mind" –Lou Diamond Phillips

"R.I.P. Glen Cambell. Thank you for your phenomenal guitar work and giving us so much great music" –Joe Satriani

"Glen Campbell was extremely talented, very humble, and pure of soul. He will be missed, but his music will live forever" –Huey Lewis

"RIP 1 of my favorite singers Glen Campbell. Glen singing the songs of Jimmy Webb is songwriting+singing masterclass" –Diane Warren

"Rest in peace Glen Campbell. You touched all of our lives with your music and you will be greatly missed" –Montgomery Gentry

"I lost a great friend today and the world lost a great talent. Rest In Peace, Glen Campbell" –Tony Orlando

"The great @GlenCampbell has taken his guitar and iconic voice to the other side, to play in an Angel band. We will miss you Glen.. #RIP" –Terri Clark