Superstar singer Prince has died at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota at the age of 57. His spokeswoman confirmed the sad news in a statement, saying: “It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died. There are no further details as to the cause of death at this time.”
According to reports, the iconic artist was found unresponsive in an elevator at his home. Earlier this month, the singer’s private plane was forced to make an emergency landing as Prince was rushed to hospital for reported flu symptoms, but he was released several hours later. His last major concert was on April 14 in Atlanta, USA.
Famous for hits including ‘Purple Rain’, ‘Little Red Corvette’ and ‘Kiss’, Prince’s impact on the music industry and pop culture at large is undeniable. Already, tributes have begun pouring in for the beloved musician, with many of his contemporaries taking to social media to express their shock and sadness at his passing.
Kiwi actress Keisha Castle-Hughes, who starred in the singer’s controversial video for ‘Cinnamon Girl’, wrote on Instagram: “Heartbroken. To all things purple. I will miss you deeply. Forever your Cinnamon Girl.”
Singer Justin Timberlake wrote a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, revealing he became a fan at just four years old.
“More than a ‘once in a lifetime’ artist … Just a ONCE IN FOREVER ARTIST. I’m still in shock as I write this and I feel this overwhelming grief,” he wrote.
“I am sad, but I will smile when I think of every second that I had the fortune of being in his company. We have lost our greatest living musician. But his music will never die.”
We take a look back at the legendary artist’s life in pictures here
Prince 1970
A photo of Prince, taken circa 1970.
Music legend, pop icon and sex symbol, Prince, dies tragically at the young age of 57
Prince February 1985
Prince performs live at the Fabulous Forum on February 19, 1985 in Inglewood, California.
Prince 1985
Prince live in concert in 1985.
Prince August 1986
Prince during his Hit N Run-Parade Tour at London’s Wembley Arena in 1986.
Prince July 1988
Prince with singer and ex-fiancee Sheila E arriving for a tour of Britain in July 1988.
Prince August 1990
Prince performs at Wembley in London, 22nd August 1990.
Prince September 1991
Prince performs at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards Held in Los Angeles, California on September 5, 1991.
Prince March 1993
Prince performs onstage at Radio City Music Hall on March 24, 1993 in New York.
Prince February 2004
Prince and Beyonce team up for a performance of his iconic hit ‘Purple Rain’ at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2004.
Prince March 2005
Prince onstage at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards on March 19, 2005 in Los Angeles.
Prince 2005
Prince with his ex-wife Manuela Testolini at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party in 2005.
Prince May 2006
Prince performs during the American Idol Season 5 Finale on May 24, 2006.
Prince February 2007
A shot of Prince mid-performance during the ‘Pepsi Halftime Show’ at the Super Bowl XLI in Florida on February 4, 2007.
Purple rain at Superbowl.
Prince February 2011
Prince performs live during his ‘Welcome 2 America’ tour date at Madison Square Garden on February 7, 2011 in New York City.
Prince July 2011
Prince headlines the main stage on the last day of Hop Farm Festival in the UK on July 3, 2011.
Prince 2013
Prince performs onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
Prince March 2014
Prince at The Hollywood Palladium on March 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Prince February 2015
Prince speaks onstage during the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2015.
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