Tributes from outside the music world are coming in for Prince, who passed away yesterday. President Obama said in a statement posted to Facebook that “the world lost a creative icon.” He added, “Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent.”

Legendary basketball player Michael Jordan also paid tribute to the late Prince in a statement to TMZ saying that the music icon “inspired me throughout my career and [his song’s] remind me of so many moments in life.”

“In a world of creative performers, Prince was a genius,” Jordan said. “His impact not just on music, but on culture, truly can’t be measured His songs inspired me throughout my career and remind me of so many moments from my life. His greatness will live on through his music, but this is a sad day for his fans – me included. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.”