News that beloved radio personality Kidd Kraddick died hit your favorite pop stars hard. Demi Lovato, Harry Styles of One Direction, Ed Sheeran and more all expressed grief at the sudden and tragic loss of the popular host of 'Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.'

Native Texan Kelly Clarkson, the very first 'American Idol' victor, was one of the first to broadcast her sadness over the loss of the broadcasting giant.

Fellow 'Idol' winner Jordin Sparks was grieving:

Joe Jonas was also swift to express his sadness:

As was Sheeran:

Austin Mahone, hailing from San Antonio, wrote:

Scooter Braun, manager to the likes of Justin Bieber, Psy, the Wanted and Carly Rae Jepsen, was bummed as well:

1D's Styles was incredibly sad (which makes our own hearts hurt even more):

Lovato, meanwhile, was one of the most vocal. She not only loved Kraddick as an artist, but was also a fan growing up in Dallas, Texas:

RIP Kidd.

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