We are shocked and saddened to report that legendary music icon Prince has passed away. He was found dead in his home recording studio in Paisley Park, Minnesota.
TMZ broke the news and confirmed with multiple sources that he has passed. He had a medical emergency a few days ago:
The singer — full name Prince Rogers Nelson — had a medical emergency on April 15th that forced his private jet to make an emergency landing in Illinois. But he appeared at a concert the next day to assure his fans he was okay. His people told TMZ he was battling the flu.
Prior to his most recent appearance however, Prince had cancelled two shows due to health concerns.
While Prince himself did not play heavy metal, his influence on the genre and music as a whole is unquestionable.
RIP Prince.
BREAKING: Publicist: Pop music superstar Prince has died at his home in suburban Minneapolis.
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 21, 2016
