Social media reactions to Gregg Allman's death in Savannah, Georgia

Fans and fellow musicians shared their sorrow and sentiments on social media following the news that Gregg Allman, a trailblazer of Southern rock, died at his Savannah home Saturday.

Loved ones shared the news on his Facebook page earlier today.

The 69-year-old founding member of legendary band The Allman Brothers had been ill the last several years, and earlier this year canceled several concerts in Atlanta and abroad.

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On Saturday afternoon, celebrities like Allman’s former wife Cher and numerous devoted fans paid tribute to Allman on social media.

RIP Gregg Allman. Greatest southern rock singer ever. Brother to Duane. Ex-husband to Cher. So badass he checked out age 69.
— Steven Hyden (@Steven_Hyden) May 27, 2017

Pop icon Cher, who was once married to Allman, said “words are impossible” after hearing of his death.

Rest easy Gregg Allman pic.twitter.com/5y6ksC3YYT
— Jon Bon Anchovie (@Lazy__J) May 27, 2017

Rest In Peace

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Gregg Allman- I'm No Angel

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— CUPCAKESUGARPIE (@CUPCAKESUGARPIE)

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Rest in peace, Gregg Allman.
We have lost the Soulful Trailblazer of Southern Rock. pic.twitter.com/Yad4QBREr8
— The Strombo Show (@TheStromboShow) May 27, 2017

Fans that have followed the legendary Southern rocker since he broke into the mainstream in the 1970s praised Allman and his brother’s classic performance of the live album “At the Fillmore East”

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