Adam Horovitz pays tribute to Beastie Boys bandmate Adam Yauch

The 45-year-old star praised the hip-hop group's fans, family and friends for all the "love and support" they have shown to the 47-year-old rapper, who passed away after battling cancer, reported Contactmusic.

"As you can imagine, things are just messed up right now. but I wanna say thank you to all our friends and family for all the love and support. I am glad to know that all the love that Yauch has put out into the world is coming right back at him. Thank you," Ad-Rock posted on the band's blog.

A number of stars have paid tribute to Yauch, including Madonna, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Will.I.Am and Coldplay.