Celebs Mourn Adam Yauch’s Death On Twitter
The Beastie Boys founding member’s legacy is already being felt after his tragic passing on May 4. Read on for Adam’s friends’ and fans’ reactions to his passing.
Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch — known by the stage name MCA — died May 4 at age 47. In the years leading up to his death, he fought a brave battle with cancer, and sadly leaves behind a wife and child. Within minutes of the news of his passing being made public, tons of celebrities took to Twitter to pay their respects to the pioneering musician.
Nickelback: “Absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of Adam Yauch of @beastieboys. Our best wishes to his family, band mates, friends and fans.”
Jonah Hill: “I’m filled with so much sorrow to hear about the world losing Adam Yauch. He was such a beautiful person and artist. My heart is broken.”
Adam Scott: “RIP Adam Yauch Such a sweet man.”
Billy Corgan: “Sad news about Adam Yauch’s passing,a man of dignity + spiritual conviction. I always had great respect for him in times we met and talked.”
MC Hammer: “R.I.P. Adam Yauch Beastie Boys #RIPMCA”
Kevin Smith: “RIP Adam Yauch. You made my teenage years more fun and your art made it easier for me to do what I do. For a Beastie, you sure were a beaut.”
Greg Mottola: “RIP Adam Yauch. What a great, talented guy.”
Ben Stiller: “So sad that Adam Yauch is gone. A truly great musician & filmmaker. He stood for integrity as an artist. What a loss. He was a very good man.”
Jimmy Fallon: “So sad to hear of the passing of Adam Yauch. He was a great performer, director, father, humanitarian and New Yorker. #RIPMCA”
Clark Gregg: “Really sad about the loss of this excellent fellow.”
Rachel Dratch: “Just gasped upon reading the news that Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys has passed away. Such sad news. Inspiring talent…”
Milla Jovovich: “we lost one of our greatest talents today. my prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of Adam Yauch. Beastie Boys for life.”
Marlon Wayans: “Rest on peace Adam Yauch. Beastie Boys were always the “coolest whiteboys” when I was growing up. They erased color lines the opposite way.”
Justin Timberlake: “Crushed to hear the news of Adam Yauch’s passing. A true pioneer of art. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. #RIPMCA”
Rainn Wilson: “RIP Adam Yauch (MCA of the Beastie Boys). He was a super-genius, a visionary and, most importantly, a really good person.”
Donald Glover: “Adam Yauch was an amazing artist and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. His music was some of my favorite. Truly saddened. RIP MCA.”
Lance Armstrong: “Crushed to hear the news of Adam Yauch’s passing. #RIPMCA”
Common: “God Bless the soul of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys. RIP”
Fred Durst: “A very sad day indeed. Adam Yauch RIP.”
Duran Duran: “Rest in Peace Adam Yauch. Our condolences to your friends and family.”
Busy Philipps: “RIP Adam Yauch- gone way too soon. My heart goes out to his wife and daughter.”
Rev Run: “R I P Adam… I’m devastated. Praying for Adam Yauch’s family from the legendary Beastie Boys. Youll be missed!”
Travis Barker: “Rest In Peace Adam Yauch /MCA. 4ever somebody i looked up to & had the pleasure of meeting. Damn this bums me out, we lost one of the best.”
will.i.am: “#restinpeaceMCA 1 of my favorite hiphop groups…hiphop raised a lot of us & now we have to wake up because are hero’s are dying too younge.”
Pete Wentz: “beastie boys paved the way for so many who came after. #RIPMCA”
Fred Durst: “A very sad day indeed. Adam Yauch RIP.”
David Boreanaz: “R.I.P. Adam Yauch. Was all about the Beastie Boys on cassette on the Boom box down at the Jersey shore. True artist.”
Adam meant so much to so many people. His memory lives on in his music. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
What was your initial reaction to the news of Adam’s death, HollywoodLifers?
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