RIP Clarence Clemons: Internet Mourns Death of The Big Man [VIDEOS]

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The E Street Band saxophonist, known as the "Big Man," was revered for his big tenor sax sound, giant stature, and larger-than-life charisma, playing in his inimitable soulful style next to Bruce Springsteen for nearly four decades. He was seen most recently on Lady Gaga's new video, "Edge of Glory."

Expressions of love and loss were trending on Twitter (#ripclarenceclemons) and dominating the discussion across the rest of the Internet, as fans remembered Clarence Clemons and his music.

Bruce Springsteen mourned the loss of his esteemed colleague and longtime friend in a statement:

"Clarence lived a wonderful life. He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner, and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music. His life, his memory, and his love will live on in that story and in our band."

Rest in peace, Big Man. You'll be sorely missed.

A group of videos to remember the beloved Big Man:

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