Celebrities Shocked at Beau Biden's Death by Brain Cancer Following Vice President's Statement

By Star Connor s.connor@mstarsnews.com | May 31, 2015 12:19 PM EDT

Sunday morning, everyone across the nation is waking up to hear the sad news, that vice president Joe Biden's son, Beau Biden has passed away from brain cancer. MStars News previously learned that the Iraq War veteran and former attorney general of Delaware died Saturday at the age of 46.

A statement released by Joe Biden read:

"It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life." 

The statement released by the White House continued, "The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words. We know that Beau's spirit will live on in all of us – especially through his brave wife, Hallie, and two remarkable children, Natalie and Hunter."

Celebrities reacted in shock to the sad news on Twitter.

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