Britney Spears “Deeply Saddened” By Ed McMahon’s Death

Britney Spears is reacting to news that Ed McMahon died early Tuesday at the age of 86. The pop star, who got her first break in 1992 on the McMahon hosted ‘Star Search’, writes on her Twitter (@britneyspears):

I am deeply saddened by today’s news about Ed McMahon. He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot including myself. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. -Britney