ACTOR AND SINGER HUGH JACKMAN, ON TWITTER
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"Every so often someone comes along that fundamentally shifts an entire art form. Stephen Sondheim was one of those.
"As millions mourn his passing I also want to express my gratitude for all he has given to me and so many more.
"Sending my love to his nearest and dearest."
ACTOR AND SINGER BARBRA STREISAND, ON TWITTER
"Thank the Lord that Sondheim lived to be 91 years old so he had the time to write such wonderful music and GREAT lyrics! May he Rest In Peace."
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, CREATOR OF PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AND CATS, ON TWITTER
"Farewell Steve, the musical theatre giant of our times, an inspiration not just to two but to three generations. Your contribution to theatre will never be equalled."
BRITISH THEATRICAL PRODUCER SIR CAMERON MACKINTOSH, WHO IN 2019 NAMED A VENUE AFTER SONDHEIM, IN A STATEMENT
"The theatre has lost one of its greatest geniuses and the world has lost one of its greatest and most original writers.
"Sadly, there is now a giant in the sky but the brilliance of Stephen Sondheim will still be here as his legendary songs and shows will be performed for ever more.
"Goodbye old friend and thank you from all of us."
ACTOR AND SINGER ELAINE PAIGE, STAR OF NUMEROUS BROADWAY AND WEST END MUSICALS, ON TWITTER
"Devastated to hear one of the most important musical theatre giants of our generation, Stephen Sondheim, has died.
"I was lucky enough to have performed in two of his shows, Follies in Broadway and Sweeney Todd, and also have a song co-written by him for my 50th anniversary.
"RIP dear man."
ACTOR AND SINGER ANNA KENDRICK, STAR OF PITCH PERFECT, ON TWITTER
"I was just talking to someone a few nights ago about how much fun (and f***ing difficult) it is to sing Stephen Sondheim.
"Performing his work has been among the greatest privileges of my career.
"A devastating loss."
SINGER LEA SALONGA, WHO PERFORMED IN SONDHEIM'S VIRTUAL 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 'TAKE ME TO THE WORLD', ON TWITTER
"Rest In Peace, Stephen Sondheim, and thank you for your vast contributions to musical theatre.
"We shall be singing your songs forever. Oh, my heart hurts."
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