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Mac Miller's report reportedly died of an apparent overdose at the age of 26.
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The music world was rocked Friday by the news that Pittsburgh-bred rapper Mac Miller had died of a drug overdose at his home in the San Fernando Valley area of ​​Los Angeles.

Miller, 26, whose real name was Malcolm James McCormick, had previously struggled with substance-abuse problems, especially in the wake of his breakup with Ariana Grande. But he had just released a new album, "Swimming," last month and appeared to be rebounding.

Here is a sampling of reactions of other celebrities and how he is being remembered:

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In a NSFW tweet, Post Malone wroteYou've been such an incredible person, you've been all over the place, and I would not be where you've been. beautiful person.I (expletive) love you, mac. "

"I do not know what to say Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever," Chance The Rapper shared. "I'm a great man, I've loved him."

Kehlani talked about the plans they had made: traveling, watching a TV show and getting a tattoo. She said it was "utterly heartbroken" and wrote that it's "rare you meet people in this industry that make you feel like home, make you feel human, because they're so human too … i love you, man. Do you know who is going to be here? "

John Mayer wrote on Instagram, "I'm so sad that you could not stay, Mac, I'm so terribly sad."

G-Eazy wrote a message for the late artist: "Completely devastated and heart broken I'm at a loss for words you are a brother to me and I was in the hardest of times, especially this summer. 't believe this is real. "

His friend Ben Baller said, "I'm still in my disbelief, when I was going through my worst addiction problems. I'm in shock. "

"Mac was one of the nicest, coolest dudes, man," wrote "Tonight Show" bandleader and Roots Drummer Questlove. "This is sad, man."

DJ Khaled shared a photo of Miller shaking hands.

Jaden Smith tweeted, "Long Live Miller Mac, Rest In Peace We Love You" and posted a photo of the two of them together.

The Rave, Milwaukee has come to the fore. "Let him live on forever through the hearts of his friends, family, fans & music," they wrote.

The Rave is supposedly haunted, empty pool. His message in the pool says: "I'm Mac Miller, I'm dead now, I'm dead, my soul is still here … Enjoy … P.S I sold this place out 3 times."

Singer Raury wrote, "Mac Miller may have your soul in heaven, when you're going to be a high schooler, and most of all showing me what it means to be me." is shattered. "

"#RPMacMiller you were a super nice, funny and warm dude and I really enjoyed the time we got to hang together in the studio," wrote One Republic singer Ryan Tedder. "Pittsburgh for life man, you will be missed."

"Unreal, so sad, RIP Mac Miller," wrote Shawn Mendes.

"I never put Mac Miller but was a fan of his spirit," "Late Late Show" host James Corden wrote. "Seeing this tweet and then listening to this song today is heart breaking.

"Never had the chance to meet Mac Miller but was a huge fan of his music," noted The Chainsmokers. "Our prayers are going to be your family and friends and you are not alone getting things done."

Victoria Justice, who co-starred with Miller's ex-girlfriend, Ariana Grande, on the Nickelodeon series "Victorious."

Tyga tweeted a magazine cover featuring the two of them together, writing, "Rest In Peace King @ MacMiller always was a cool dude."

"This hurts my heart man," Khalid lamented. "RIP bro @MacMiller."

"My guy MAC MILLER … stay up bro," Future said.

"I am so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of @MacMiller," Bebe Rexha wrote. "Sending love and light to all of his friends, family and fans."

"Wow, R.I.P. Mac Miller," the band Papa Roach lamented on Twitter. "That was one talented kid, such a loss."

Noah Cyrus admitted, "I'm a loss for words, we've lost my inspiration to fans and many musicians.

"Rest in peace to the great soul Mac Miller," added J. Cole.

Music Choice, which offers on-demand music content to cable TV providers, also paid tribute, writing, "Over the years, we were incredibly fortunate to have shared laughter and music with our friend Mac Miller. our lives. "

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