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Legendary Music Icon Prince Found Dead

GettyImages-498348150.0At the age of 57, legendary music icon Prince has been confirmed dead by his publicist, according to recent media reports.

No further details have been released at this stage, with local authorities stating that a full report will be issued after his next of kin are notified.

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The death of musical icon Prince prompted a flood of stunned tributes from luminaries in the worlds of music and entertainment today, all hailing the 57-year-old icon for penning the soundtrack of a generation.

“And just like that … the world lost a lot of magic,” singer Katy Perry wrote on her Twitter account. “Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much.”

Prince — born Prince Rogers Nelson — was found dead at the recording studio at his home in Paisley Park, Minnesota. There was no immediate word on a cause of death, although he had recently been hospitalized with the flu, prompting him to cancel a pair of performances.

A master of showmanship, Prince created a musical style of his own, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. His talent was on full display in the 1984 film “Purple Rain,” which became a cult sensation and propelled him to superstardom.

Prince won an Oscar for best original song for “Purple Rain.” He also won seven Grammys.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti even reacted to Prince’s death while appearing on KNX Newsradio’s “Ask the Mayor” program, saying he remembers watching “Purple Rain” with a girlfriend in eighth grade, and later getting to meet him after a performance at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel.

“I loved  this man. Too soon. Can’t comprehend it  but it’s unfortunately true,” MC Hammer said via Twitter. “Heaven is yours.”

Justin Timberlake said he was “numb” and “stunned” at the news.

Actor/talk show host Mario Lopez said he saw Prince in concert “more than any other artist.”

“Soundtrack to my generation,” he said.  “‘When Doves Cry’ was on every mixtape I ever made.”

Stunned reactions also came from the world of Hollywood, with entertainers also pouring out their sadness online.

“I’m crushed!” actor Samuel L. Jackson said. “Massive  loss for us all! What a genius. Speechless.”

Director/writer/actor Spike Lee added, “I miss my brother. Prince was a funny cat. Great sense of humor.”

Comedian/actor Chris Rock wrote simply, “Say it isn’t so.”

 

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