How The Food World Is Responding To Prince's Passing

The world has just lost another legendary musician. Prince—full name, Prince Rogers Nelson—died in his Paisley Park home outside of Minneapolis today. He was 57 years old.

The whole world is shocked and saddened by his unexpected passing and the food industry, like everyone else, is overflowing with emotion. A musician like only Prince could elicit this kind of outpouring of grief and respect.

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Here is how some of the country's leading chefs and food writers are reacting: 

I'm in shock... Tragic loss of an incredibly talented artist. "Nothing compares to U.." https://t.co/rArj4XUzEd pic.twitter.com/7e3ArZj6Ag

— Amanda Freitag (@amandafreitag) April 21, 2016

We have lost a giant talent and spirit. I'm so sad, shocked. I will never forget sitting at your feet maestro#prince pic.twitter.com/NoBUgLH8fQ

— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) April 21, 2016

Prince. I'm stopped in my tracks. Can't move.

— biggayicecream (@biggayicecream) April 21, 2016

Bowie and now #Prince? WTF, universe! Stop with this craziness.

— Ray Isle (@islewine) April 21, 2016

Oh my god. I hope Prince and Bowie are having the coolest party ever together in heaven.

— Francis Lam (@Francis_Lam) April 21, 2016

Years ago he ate @ButterNYC and told me I was part of the "new power generation". One of the most inspiring moments I can remember #prince

— alex guarnaschelli (@guarnaschelli) April 21, 2016

@jonkauffman especially "Darling Nikki"

— Jesse Mallgren (@JesseMallgren) April 21, 2016

Thank YOU for a funky time, Prince.

— Kat Kinsman (@kittenwithawhip) April 21, 2016

Goodnight sweet @prince Hope the afterworld is truly one of neverending happiness.Thank you for the soundtrack to this thing called life☔️☔️

— Adam Richman (@AdamRichman) April 21, 2016

I saw him in every decade, and as a Minnesotan I can tell you that we were most proud of t... https://t.co/qt1O6WDGeg pic.twitter.com/7lqUc9cNia

— Andrew Zimmern (@andrewzimmern) April 21, 2016

Another day that the music died. RIP Prince

— Tom Colicchio (@tomcolicchio) April 21, 2016