As news spread that "Soul Train" legend Don Cornelius died Wednesday morning of a gunshot wound, fans and friends took to Twitter to express their grief and condolences.

The "Soul Train" host would sign off the show with the words "Wishing you love, peace and soul" and many, such as musician Rob Thomas and actor/rapper Ice Cube, honored Cornelius' memory by invoking his trademark phrase and tweeting "Peace, love and soul."

Others, such as Holly Robinson Peete, chimed in with memories of Cornelius as a friend:

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