The world has lost another icon with the death of Prince Rogers Nelson, the artist known as Prince.
“It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57,” Prince's publicist Yvette Noel-Schure said in statement.
TMZ was the first to report the death.
The singer was found Thursday morning local time at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnestoa.
#BREAKING Prince DEAD at 57.https://t.co/deNswWDtPp — TMZ (@TMZ) April 21, 2016
Prince had been in poor health recently, with the singer hospitalised after his private jet was forced to make an emergency landing on 15 April. A representative at the time said he had the flu.
With a discography of 39 studio albums, Prince is arguably best known for 'Purple Rain'.
The entertainment world is flooding social media with their reactions.
PRINCE, sad to say, has passed on!!! He was a Giant. My deep condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. — Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) April 21, 2016
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless. — Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 21, 2016
The world has lost an icon & animals have lost a friend. RIP #Prince, your compassion was an inspiration to all. — PETA (@peta) April 21, 2016
We've lost an icon today- you will be forever missed Prince https://t.co/2hnQcrC55V — Ariel Winter (@arielwinter1) April 21, 2016
