Dave Stewart, Rosanne Cash, Estate of George Harrison React to Bob Dylan Nobel Prize in Literature News

News that Bob Dylan was the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature brought kudos and congratulations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon from friends, peers, journalists and fans.

Among those praising Dylan were the estate of former Traveling Wilburys mate and late Beatles member George Harrison, as well as Rosanne Cash, the Eurythmics‘ Dave Stewart and others.

More from Billboard

• Cher, Brandy, Sabrina Carpenter & More Make Our Christmas List With Fresh Holiday Hits

• This JBL Waterproof Portable Speaker Is 40% Off - Get It for Under $30

• Dove Cameron Talks Exploring Her 'Personhood' on Debut Album 'Alchemical: Volume 1' 

Check out the reactions:

The estate of George Harrison

Music journalist Michael Azerrad

Dave Stewart

Rosanne Cash

Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall

E Street Band guitarist Little Steven Van Zandt

Actress/activist Mia Farrow

Actress Molly Ringwald

Bianca Jagger

Fellow Minnesotan singer Har Mar Superstar

Best of Billboard

• Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits

• H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart

• Anne Wilson's 'I Still Believe in Christmas' Crowns Christian Airplay Chart