Celebrities Mourn Gregg Allman After News Of His Death

News of Gregg Allman’s death was met with an outpouring of grief on Saturday. 

The legendary musician “passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia,” according to a statement on Allman’s official website, which noted his family planned on releasing their own statement soon. “Gregg struggled with many health issues over the past several years. During that time, Gregg considered being on the road playing music with his brothers and solo band for his beloved fans, essential medicine for his soul. Playing music lifted him up and kept him going during the toughest of times.”

Celebrities and friends, including Allman’s ex-wife Cher, took to social media to remember the singer:   

IVE TRIED…
WORDS ARE IMPOSSIBLE GUI GUI
FOREVER,
CHOOCH

— Cher (@cher) May 27, 2017

It is with deep sadness we announce that Gregg Allman, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away peacefully at his home http://pic.twitter.com/8g0pAT3kky

— Allman Brothers Band (@allmanbrothers) May 27, 2017

Rest in peace Greg Allman peace and love to all the family ✌️ ☮️

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) May 27, 2017

My southern-rock heart is breaking....#GreggAllman https://t.co/VkkzDYF1R0

— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) May 27, 2017

Gregg Allman had a feeling for the blues very few ever have
hard to believe that magnificent voice is stilled forever http://pic.twitter.com/EPfE56fqCf

— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) May 27, 2017

Gregg Allman, Classic Rock Legend Of The Allman Brothers Band, Dead RIP, Gregg...Our Prayers Are With You, Bro... https://t.co/RwURmekP89

— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) May 27, 2017

I'm so very saddened to hear of the passing of rock & blues legend Gregg Allman. He was such a huge influence on me. https://t.co/rSbHdmj5yp

— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) May 27, 2017

My heart breaks today at the passing of soul brutha Gregg Allman. Blessings and peace to all the Allman family. - KU

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) May 27, 2017

So sad to hear Gregg Allman passed away I admire him so much & had the honour of jamming wth him recently. A gentle soul with so much soul.

— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) May 27, 2017

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