Maya Angelou dies: Celebrities react on Twitter

“But still, like air, she rises. Yes Ma’am. Rise. Rise. Rise. #MayaAngelou” - @kerrywashington  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

“RIP Maya Angelou, a badass woman who saw the impossible as merely a dare.” - @oliviawilde  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

“Thank you, Dr. Maya Angelou, for your wonderful words and wisdom. Rest in peace.” - @ActuallyNPH  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

“RIP Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014), you were truly an inspiration. Re-tweet to show respect.” - @ItsKevinHart  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

“Saddened by the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou. Grateful for all she taught us with her words & spirit. Will never forget how she made me feel.” - @RobinRoberts  (Mike Coppola / Getty Images)

“Maya Angelou’s indelible and timeless voice for empathy, passion and humanity touched millions” - @algore  (Marwan Naamani / AFP / Getty Images)

“Today the world lost one of it’s greatest gifts. I’m sending love to the friends and family of Maya Angelou.” - @TheEllenShow  (Richard Shotwell / Invision/AP)

“Momentarily took the air out of me hearing you passed over. Then I smiled for you. REST IN GLORY MAYA ANGELOU. Luv!” - @Nas  (Bethany Mollenkof / Los Angeles Times)

“Thank you, Maya, for your power, your politics, your poetry. We need you more than ever. Rest in peace.” - @lenadunham  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

“Saddened by the news of Maya Angelou’s passing. A brilliant woman who contributed so much to the world. Her light will be sorely missed.” - @Pharrell  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

“Maya Angelou was a national treasure. She will be missed but not forgotten. #RIPMayaAngelou” - @CondoleezzaRice