Hollywood Pays Tribute To Israel’s Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shimon Peres
President Barack Obama led the tributes to former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres who died at 93 following a massive stroke two weeks ago.
“A light has gone out, but the hope he gave us will burn forever.” —@POTUS on the passing of Shimon Peres: https://t.co/kfiWabFROR pic.twitter.com/hC021MJlBD
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 28, 2016
Read Obama’s full statement on Peres’ death here.
Barbra Streisand weighed in this morning:
My heart is bleeding…my tears are falling…because President Shimon Peres is no longer in this world. He was a father figure not only to his beloved country of Israel, but also to me, because he was what I imagined my father would have been like.
Read Streisand’s full statement here:
I will miss Shimon Peres, my brilliant and eloquent friend. His life was a blessing to all who strive for peace. https://t.co/7aIk3mt3Og pic.twitter.com/Iosr09jQq9
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) September 28, 2016
Condolences to the people of Israel on the passing of Shimon Peres, a true visionary whose efforts for peace will never be forgotten.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 28, 2016
I’m deeply grieved that Shimon Peres has passed away. Going to Israel was life-changing for me &I treasure the memory of my visit w/ him…
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) September 28, 2016
Shimon Peres’ warmth &kindness moves my heart to this day. To his family I send my most heartfelt condolences. My heart aches for you all.
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) September 28, 2016
Shimon Peres, Israeli statesman and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 93 https://t.co/6N1B4LtB1R Great loss for Israel & world-and for PEACE
— Morgan Fairchild (@morgfair) September 28, 2016
Of all political leaders I have ever met, few commanded a room with as much grace, charm, and depth as Shimon Peres: https://t.co/aYlY8YXF0G
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) September 28, 2016
Fmr. Israeli Pres. Shimon Peres was a remarkable man. I was honored to interview him several times. My thoughts are with his family & Israel
— Larry King (@kingsthings) September 28, 2016
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