"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," Yvette Noel-Schure said.
Prince was hospitalized with a severe bout of the flu on April 15 after his private jet made an emergency landing in Illinois -- but the "Kiss" singer assured fans he was okay, performing the next day.
No further information was immediately available from his rep or local officials.
The legendary artist kickstarted his career in 1978 with his debut album "For You," followed by 38 more studio albums spanning more than four decades, including his first major breakthrough with "I Wanna Be Your Lover." His most recent, a two-part album "HITnRUN Phase One" and "HITnRUN Phase Two" was released last year on Tidal. Other iconic works, like "Purple Rain," "Musicology" and "Parade," contributed to his seven Grammy Awards.
Prince's multi-instrumental talents and genre-busting range solidified him as one of the most innovative artists of all time -- and his flamboyant stage presence, with platform shoes and all things purple, helped make his mark as one of the world's top performers.
The singer is survived by the scores of contemporary artists who name the inventive artist as their biggest inspiration. The singer had a son, Boy Gregory, with ex-wife Mayte Garcia, who died shortly after birth from a rare genetic disorder.
Witchy says :
Prince was a rare, extraordinary music talent in a music world with little talents these days.
A big loss to the music world like David Bowie's passing, Prince stands among Bowie and Michael Jackson. True legends never die.
Condolences to the family ...RIP the PICs
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ReplyDeleteIt is very sad. We are losing icons left and right this year. He was so very young. He always had sad eyes. He was certainly a genius. I did an article too.
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I am on my way over ... I did an update ... just posted it .
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe it when Abe fax it to me .
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