The news of Whitney Houston passing away yesterday at age 48 was a shock to everyone. Houston was an american actress, producer and model. She churned out 11 number one hits, including the widely popular "I Will Always Love You," and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)."

Her rise to fame began in the mid to late 1980s alongside the pop greatness of Michael Jackson and Madonna. She released seven studio albums and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification.

We've collected a selection of tweets from musicians paying homage to the late singer. You can read on below.

Adam Lazzara (@AdamDamnLazzara) of Taking Back Sunday: Whitney Houston, her range and Delivery is unparalleled. What she did was not easy. If her demons won, I hope she's found some peace.

Hayley Williams (@yelyahwilliams) of Paramore: I can't even believe it... Rest In Peace Whitney Houston :(

Tay Jardine (@tayjardine) of We Are The In Crowd: Wait Whitney Houston passed away? WHAT!? Damn... that is really upsetting. May you rest in peace.

Bradley Walden (@bradleywalden) of Squid the Whale: can not believe whitney houston passed. such a legend.

Alex Gaskarth (@alexalltimelow) of All Time Low: Singing for Whitney tonight. Let's make it a good one, Vancouver.

Cassadee Pope (@cassadeepope) of Hey Monday: Playing this set tonight for Whitney. What a huge inspiration she was and always will be.

Jonathan Weber (@jwebmusic) of Yours Truly: Still don't know why we lost her, but RIP Whitney. So much talent is gone way too soon.

Brian Dales (@brianlogandales) of the Summer Set: Rest in peace to one of my favorite singers ever, Whitney Houston.

Josh Montgomery (@thejoshset) of the Summer Set: I was once [an extra] in a movie with Whitney Houston ['Waiting To Exhale']. Growing up to her voice was a blessing everyday.

Mike Ferri (@mikeferri) of We Are The In Crowd: Whitney, "kiss my ass" will ring in my ears for the rest of eternity.

Vic Fuentes (@piercethevic) of Pierce the Veil: First Amy now Whitney!?!? So sad! We will all miss you! Thank you for bringing beautiful music into our lives. #RIPwhitney

Jonathan Cook (@iamjonathancook) of Forever The Sickest Kids: As a singer I've been chasing Whitney Houston notes since 1990. Her legacy will live on throughout generations to come!

Ryan Seaman (@ryanseaman) of Falling In Reverse: RIP Whitney. Drugs is not the answer.

Alexander Reed (@alexgoradio) of Go Radio: Wow awful news, RIP Whitney Houston

Eric Lambert (@ericthefall) of Blessthefall: Its a sad day in music, RIP whitney

Beau Bokan (@beauknows) of Blessthefall: we're listening to Whitney all day in her memory

Jason Dean (@jasonavp) of Artist Vs Poet: Whitney Houston died!!!??? Damn.....I remember freaking out when she recorded at TreeSound while we recorded Favorite Fix :( :(

Pierre Bouvier (@pierrebouvier) of Simple Plan: RIP Whitney... I grew up listening to your records cause my Mom used to play em' on family road trips. Another one #GoneTooSoon

Skrillex (@Skrillex): Young guns, go listen to Whitney Houston if you havent given her a PROPER listen and you'll understand why she changed the world