Many take to Twitter to express sadness over Seau's death

UNDATED (WHDH) -- Many took to Twitter on Wednesday to express their sadness over the death of former Patriot Junior Seau.

Below are some notable people that have tweeted about Seau’s passing.

Mario Lopez
@MarioLopezExtra
So sad to hear the news of the passing of Jr. Seau.. A fellow San Diegan & friend for years. Greatest @chargers ever in my book..#Tragedy

Vince Wilfork @wilfork75
@mrs75 and I are heart broken about junior he's one of the greatest people I shared the field with he will always be "Buddie Buddie"

Linda Holliday ‏ @Linda_Holliday
My prayers and sincere condolences to the family and friends ofJunior Seau. He was a special player & a wonderful person. RIP#55 ❤

Kevin Faulk
K. Feezy ‏ @feezy_k
Buddy Buddy one of the true warriors I can honestly say it was an honor to be his teammate. Always ready to give everything he had. #55 JS

Devin McCourty
Jason+Devin McCourty ‏ @McCourtyTwins
Sad story about Junior Seau...heard great things about him...praying for his family (D-Mac)

Chad Ochocinco ‏ @ochocinco
My prayers and condolences to the family of one of the NFL's greatest linebackers to ever play the game.. Junior Seau.. R.I.P

Donte' Stallworth
@DonteStallworth
Damn!! That COMPLETELY breaks my heart man...I learned so much from you "buddy buddy"...one of my favorite people & favorite teammates!!

Reggie Bush
Damn this one hurts San Diego! One of the greatest to to come from the city.

Shawne Merriman
@shawnemerriman
Please people tell me Seau is just rumors

Emmitt Smith
@EmmittSmith22
Depression & suicide are serious matters and we as current and former NFL players should demand better treatment. Lack of info...no more!!!

John Elway
@JohnElway
I had the pleasure of playing against Junior for many years. He played the game the way it was meant to be played...

Pete Carroll
@PeteCarroll
So saddened by the news of Junior Seau's passing. The hearts of the Trojan family go out to his relatives and friends.

Terrell Owens
@TerrellOwens
God Bless Junior Seau & his family! My heart & condolences go out 2 his family. May u RIP!

Tony Hawk
@TonyHawk
Goodbye Junior Seau, you were an inspiration for turning success into greater good. Thank you for making San Diego a better place for youth.

Taylor Twellman
@TaylorTwellman
Sad sad day re: Junior Seau. Was my neighbor and had many dinners and chats about sports and life. Don't know what else to say but sorry! The conversations I had with Junior Seau re: head injuries back in 2007 scare me to death with news of possible suicide. #heavyheart

Benjamin Watson
@BenjaminSWatson
Buddee!! Gonna miss you Junior. This is a sad day....

Sammy Morris
@themorris23
Damn. RIP Junior Seau. Hands down the best leader i was ever fortunate enough to play with. Love that guy

Zoltan Mesko
@ZoltanMesko
My thoughts and prayers go out to Junior Seau's family. Heard many good things about him from teammates.

Rodney Peete
@RodneyPeete9
My thoughts and Prayers go to the family of my friend, teammate and brother Junior Seau! I love you brotha!!!

Roger Goodell (NFL Commissioner)
@NFLcommish
All of us are deeply saddened about Junior Seau, a great player loved by teammates who also worked hard to serve his community.