'Devastated:' Celebrities react to B.B. King's death
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B.B. King remembered: star-struck, joyous, cool
Paste BN's Jerry Shriver recalls fond memories of the late guitarist and blues crooner. B.B. King was 89.
The iconic musician B.B. King, 89, died in Las Vegas, his attorney announced late Thursday.
Celebrities, including Ringo Starr, Brad Paisley, Snoop Dogg and Lenny Kravitz, responded to the news of King's death with condolences via social media.
Eric Clapton also posted a touching video to Facebook. "I want to thank you for all the inspiration and encouragement you gave me," the legendary guitarist said in the video. "He was a beacon for all of us."
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