Twitter: Big Ten athletes and coaches react to Prince's death

Today marks a sad day in the music world as the artist known as Prince has passed away at the age of 57.

The news hit hard across the world as many took to Twitter to express their sadness and disbelief.

That included many Big Ten athletes, who posted their thoughts on Twitter once the news broke this afternoon.

Here is a look at current and former Big Ten athletes and coaches reacting to the news.

This shows what a well-respected individual and brilliant music icon Prince was.

RIP Prince.

#RIPPrince He was a king for us in the 80/90's

— Tim Miles (@CoachMiles) April 21, 2016

I am so devastated by the passing of my good friend Prince.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 2016

RIP Prince! Had the pleasure of seeing him in concert last month in Oakland. One of the best shows I've ever seen!!! Rest up legend!! WOW!!

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 21, 2016

RIP.?? https://t.co/K2Cm5pfyY8

— Eddie George (@EddieGeorge2727) April 21, 2016

Omg PRINCE

— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) April 21, 2016

Prince passed away?? This can't be true!!

— Derrick Mason (@deemason85) April 21, 2016

Speechless…Rest in Paradise The Great Prince

— Kawann Short (@kk_mr93) April 21, 2016

Wow can't believe it. We just lost another great one! R.I.P Prince

— Delvon Roe (@DelvonRoe10) April 21, 2016

RIP Prince

— Glenn Robinson III (@GRIII) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/Biggs_Swanigan/status/723203303287431168

https://twitter.com/TheSupremeTaco/status/723200775120244737

On this Throwback Thursday, I'm gonna honor the late Prince. #PurpleRain #RIP

— Ameer Abdullah (@Ameerguapo) April 21, 2016