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Prince dies at 57
21 Apr 2016 at 19:29hrs | Views
Prince, the multi-talented musical genius, singer/songwriter and movie star, has died at the age of 57.
The singer was hospitalized last week with the flu, sparking rumors about his health. But he appeared at a Paisley Park dance party last Saturday to quiet the speculation.
"Wait a few days before you waste any prayers," Prince told the fans at the same Minneapolis estate where he passed away.
There were no immediate detail about the cause of death, which was first reported by TMZ.
Prince became a global superstar in the 1980s, with albums such as 1999, Purple Rain and Sign O' the Times.
His innovative music spanned rock, funk, and jazz, and selling more than 100 million records during his career.
Born Prince Rogers Nelson in 1958, he was a prolific writer and performer from a young age.
A singer, songwriter, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, Prince recorded more than 30 albums. His best known hits include Let's Go Crazy and When Doves Cry.
He also built a reputation for secrecy and eccentricity, once changing his name to an unpronounceable symbol.
In 2004, Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which said he "rewrote the rulebook".
His latest album, HITnRUN Phase Two, was released last year and he had been touring as recently as last week.
On 15 April he was rushed to hospital hours after performing on stage, but was soon released. At the time he reassured fans he was feeling much better and was resting at home.
The singer was hospitalized last week with the flu, sparking rumors about his health. But he appeared at a Paisley Park dance party last Saturday to quiet the speculation.
"Wait a few days before you waste any prayers," Prince told the fans at the same Minneapolis estate where he passed away.
There were no immediate detail about the cause of death, which was first reported by TMZ.
Prince became a global superstar in the 1980s, with albums such as 1999, Purple Rain and Sign O' the Times.
His innovative music spanned rock, funk, and jazz, and selling more than 100 million records during his career.
A singer, songwriter, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, Prince recorded more than 30 albums. His best known hits include Let's Go Crazy and When Doves Cry.
He also built a reputation for secrecy and eccentricity, once changing his name to an unpronounceable symbol.
In 2004, Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which said he "rewrote the rulebook".
His latest album, HITnRUN Phase Two, was released last year and he had been touring as recently as last week.
On 15 April he was rushed to hospital hours after performing on stage, but was soon released. At the time he reassured fans he was feeling much better and was resting at home.
Source - TMZ
