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Scott Weiland: Mourned, Remembered by Stars Everywhere

By Author Kay Rhodes

Published: Dec 04, 2015 at 11:03 AM • Updated: Apr 04, 2022 at 8:09 AM • Category Scott Weiland

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All of Hollywood was taken by sad surprise on Thursday, December 3 when it was announced that Scott Weiland had passed away.

Best known as the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, Weiland was found dead on his tour bus last night.

The 48-year-old rocker was on his way to a concert in Minnesota with his current group Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts.

With details still coming in regarding this tragedy, here’s a look at what various celebrities have said on social media in response to the news:

Slash

1

Sad day. RIP Scott Weiland

Joe Perry

2

Extremely saddened to have read Scott Weiland passed. Such a gifted performer. My thoughts are with your loved ones,friends & fans.

Juliette Lewis

3

Sad to hear about Scott Weiland passing. He was a once of a kind epic force onstage. thoughts are w his family

Dave Navarro

4

Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family!

Alyssa Milano

5

Rest, Scott. In peace.

Taylor Momsen

6

Rock and Roll lost a soul tonight…#rip #scottweiland #yourmusicmovedme

Jack Osbourne

7

Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of #scottweiland my thoughts are with his family.

Ingrid Michaelson

8
Ingrid Michaelson
(ABC via Getty Images)

So sad to hear of Scott Weiland’s passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Amanda de Cadenet

9

The last time I saw Scott,we took pics at his house.He struggled so hard.I can only hope he has some peace now.

Billy Unger

10
Billy Unger
(Getty Images)

Such terrible news.. The life caught up to him. RIP Scott Weiland. You’ll be missed.

Zane Lowe

11

Oh no Scott Weiland. I am very sad. So many moments spent listening to him sing in my headphones. Thoughts be with his Family and Friends.

Ryan Adams

12
Ryan Adams
(2015 Getty Images)

RIP Scott Weiland. Universe, please take care of him.

Margaret Cho

13

I can’t believe he’s gone. #RIPScottWeiland

Joshua Malina

14

R.I.P. Scott Weiland.

Judd Apatow

15

I saw Scott Weiland perform many times and those were some of my favorite concerts of all time. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Randy Jackson

16

RIP Scott Weiland. U rocked it with the best and will so be missed. U were a real rock star.

Joel Madden

17

RIP Scott, Music is crying tonight.