Barbara Streisand, Madonna, Larry King, among the celebrities mourning Shimon Peres

Barbara Streisand, Madonna, Larry King, among the celebrities mourning Shimon Peres

A series of celebrities expressed their condolences through social networks after the death of former president of Israel, Shimon Peres, including Barbara Streisand, Madonna, Larry King, Paula Abdul, Sharon Stone.

“My heart is bleeding, my tears are falling, because President Shimon Peres is no longer in this world,” said the famous singer Barbara Streisand in statements on her website and through Instagram. She called Peres “a father figure” to Israel and to herself, “he was what I imagined my father would have been [Streisand’s father died when she was a baby].”

Madonna wrote on her Facebook that Peres “was a man of peace not only for Israel but for the world.”
Pop star Paula Abdul recalled: “His warmth and kindness moves my heart to this day,” while renowned television host Larry King said Peres was “an extraordinary man” and that he was “honored” to have interviewed him several times. times.

Hollywood stars also said goodbye to Peres via Twitter, with model and actress Sharon Stone writing: “Good luck, my friend,” and Joshua Malina, the Jewish star of the ABC series “Scandal,” mourning the man’s death. of State with the phrase “Alav Hashalom”, which means “peace be upon him”.

Comedian and TV host Chelsea Handler wrote, “The walls are destined to fall,” a quote from the Israeli leader, and Apple CEO Tim Cook extended his condolences to the people of Israel, calling the former president “a true visionary.” whose efforts for peace will never be forgotten.