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'.
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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
