Stars React to Death of Joe Biden's Son

Kerry Washington, John Legend and more share condolences.

R.I.P. Joseph "Beau" Biden, Jr. - On Saturday (May 30), Vice President Joe Biden's son Joseph Biden, Jr. — commonly known as Beau — lost his battle with brain cancer at 46. A military veteran and, until January 6, the attorney general for the state of Delaware with a promising political career, Beau was the apple of Joe's eye, especially since the passing of his first wife and daughter in a car accident in 1972. Our deepest condolences are with the Biden family in this time of tragedy. Many celebrities, journalists and political figures are taking to social media to express their sympathies. Here's how stars are reacting to the sad news. (Photo: Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)

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R.I.P. Joseph "Beau" Biden, Jr. - On Saturday (May 30), Vice President Joe Biden's son Joseph Biden, Jr. — commonly known as Beau — lost his battle with brain cancer at 46. A military veteran and, until January 6, the attorney general for the state of Delaware with a promising political career, Beau was the apple of Joe's eye, especially since the passing of his first wife and daughter in a car accident in 1972. Our deepest condolences are with the Biden family in this time of tragedy. Many celebrities, journalists and political figures are taking to social media to express their sympathies. Here's how stars are reacting to the sad news. (Photo: Brian Baer/Sacramento Bee/MCT)

Tamron Hall, ‏@tamronhall - The TODAY show co-host, who has interviewed the Vice President a number of times, sends up prayers. (Photo: Tamron Hall via Twitter)

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Tamron Hall, ‏@tamronhall - The TODAY show co-host, who has interviewed the Vice President a number of times, sends up prayers. (Photo: Tamron Hall via Twitter)

Tichina Arnold, @TichinaArnold - The Everybody Hates Chris star articulates the way many Americans are feeling about the Bidens' tragic loss. (Photo: Tichina Arnold via Twitter)

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Tichina Arnold, @TichinaArnold - The Everybody Hates Chris star articulates the way many Americans are feeling about the Bidens' tragic loss. (Photo: Tichina Arnold via Twitter)

Star Jones, @StarJonesEsq - The lawyer and former host of The View shares some poignant words. (Photo: Star Jones via Twitter)

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Star Jones, @StarJonesEsq - The lawyer and former host of The View shares some poignant words. (Photo: Star Jones via Twitter)

Kerry Washington, @KerryWashington - The Scandal actress has spent ample time in the Beltway and met the Bidens on several occasions. (Photo: Kerry Washington via Twitter)

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Kerry Washington, @KerryWashington - The Scandal actress has spent ample time in the Beltway and met the Bidens on several occasions. (Photo: Kerry Washington via Twitter)

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John Legend, @JohnLegend - The politically-active singer feels the Bidens' loss. (Photo: John Legend via Twitter)

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John Legend, @JohnLegend - The politically-active singer feels the Bidens' loss. (Photo: John Legend via Twitter)

Jussie Smollett, @JussieSmollett - The Empire star shares his belief that Beau Biden is heading to his afterlife. (Photo: Jussie Smollett via Twitter)

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Jussie Smollett, @JussieSmollett - The Empire star shares his belief that Beau Biden is heading to his afterlife. (Photo: Jussie Smollett via Twitter)

Holly Robinson Peete, @hollyrpeete - The talk show host is uncharacteristically at a loss for words over the tragedy. (Photo: Holly Robinson Peete via Twitter)

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Holly Robinson Peete, @hollyrpeete - The talk show host is uncharacteristically at a loss for words over the tragedy. (Photo: Holly Robinson Peete via Twitter)

Russell Wilson, @DangeRussWilson - The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, who spent some time in Washington last month, offers prayers for the veep and his family. (Photo: Russel Wilson via Twitter)

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Russell Wilson, @DangeRussWilson - The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, who spent some time in Washington last month, offers prayers for the veep and his family. (Photo: Russel Wilson via Twitter)

Al Roker, @AlRoker - The TODAY show co-host points out some of Beau Biden's many accomplishments in his tweet. (Photo: Al Roker via Twitter)

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Al Roker, @AlRoker - The TODAY show co-host points out some of Beau Biden's many accomplishments in his tweet. (Photo: Al Roker via Twitter)