Mega Popstar Prince Found Dead at 57

4/22/2016
More information is coming to light about Prince's unexpected death. Only a day after the singer was found dead in his Minnesota home, The Carver County Sheriff's Office held a news conference to say that an autopsy is underway, but details about the outcome won't be announced until all results are in. A sheriff's spokesperson says there weren't any "obvious signs of trauma."
TMZ reports that Prince was spotted "pacing outside" of a pharmacy the day before his death. He was found Thursday morning at his Paisley Park compound unresponsive. Many speculate that drugs were involved - with reports saying Prince may have received a "save shot" after an overdose when his jet made an emergency landing Friday, April 15th.
04/21/2016
Prince, 57, was found dead at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota early this morning. The news comes only days after the legendary musician was briefly hospitalized for flu-like symptoms. The illness forced him to cancel two shows on his “Piano and a Microphone” tour. Little information about his death has been released.
The “Purple Rain” singer is recognized as being one of the best-selling artists throughout history with 100 million records being sold worldwide. In a period of life-changing music that included Michael Jackson and James Brown, Prince emerged larger than life and quickly became an icon.
During his career he received seven Grammys, a Golden Globe, an Oscar and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004:
Celebrities have taken to social media to express their sadness for the loss of a legend:
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016
This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016
Condolences to his family & 2 us all
Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 21, 2016
Rest in power, Prince.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 21, 2016
#RIP our dearly beloved #Prince. Tears and love on our tour bus. @CHICorg @nilerodgers I'll never forget my brother. We've had #good times
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) April 21, 2016
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016
My friend is gone...This is what it sounds like, when doves cry. He was my
— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) April 21, 2016
dove...Stevie Nicks
I can’t believe it, I’m in total shock. So many wonderful memories,
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) April 21, 2016
I will miss him. #Prince
My musical brother... My friend... The one who showed me the possibilities within myself,… https://t.co/UumElgEgFg
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) April 21, 2016
Rest in peace, Prince.