"It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer Prince Rogers Nelson, has died," his publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, said. "There are no further details as to the cause of death at this time."
Prince is credited as one of music's most influential artists who largely shaped and reimagined dance music by transcending the boundaries between traditional pop and funk, rock and R&B.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prince became an international superstar, released 39 studio albums, which were entirely self-produced.
Known as a trendsetter and advocate for musicians' rights, Prince launched into stardom with the 1984 semi-autobiographical movie "Purple Rain."
He received seven Grammys, sold more than 100 million records, and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for Purple Rain in 1985. He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004
His performance at the Super Bowl half time show in 2007 was regarded as one of the best ever.
This past Saturday, Prince hosted a party at Paisley Park — the compound where Prince lived, recorded music, and hosted parties and concerts — where he posted photos of the dance party on Twitter. He reportedly didn't perform.
Prince was hospitalized last Friday for a short time, WCCO reported. His representatives said he was recovering from the flu, which caused him to cancel two shows earlier in April.
On Thursday, the Carver County Sheriff's Office confirmed a death is being investigated at Paisley Park in Minnesota.
May his soul RIP...
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