New Delhi, Feb 12 : Whitney Houston’s sudden demise has left Hollywood’s pop stars in a state of sadness and disbelief.

Many of them expressed their grief across social networking sites and remembered the 48-year-old star.

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Whitney and her entire family. Working with her is an experience that I’ll cherish for ever,” said Enrique Iglesias.

‘Now and Forever’ singer Richard Marks commented on her death by saying ‘What a total drag”.

“Just heard that Whitney Houston has died! This is so awful! I’m devastated,” Natasha Bedingfield said.

Mariah Carey described Houston as ‘incomparable’ and said that she was left ‘heartbroken’ by her friend’s death.

“Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney’s family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth,” she said.

Houston was found dead on Saturday in the Beverly Hilton hotel. While her death scene is under investigation, initial reports said that police found “no obvious signs of criminal intent”.

“No words just tears #DearWhitney,” Rihanna tweeted.

“So devastating we will always love you Whitney RIP,” said Katy Perry.

Outside the music world, socialite Paris Hilton too commented on Houston’s death, calling her a ‘beautiful and talented’ person.

“So sad to hear the news about Whitney Houston. She was such a beautiful and talented woman. My heart goes out to family, RIP,” she said. (ANI)