So far Pince’s Cause of death is unlcear.
There are several theories that range from flu to drug overdose. Sometimes the media just likes to throw that one in because it sounds better for TV.
Dying of the flu is boring. But the rockstar/legend dying of a drug overdose, now that’s quality entertainment.
Pah!
I am still in disbelief. He was only 57 years old. He still had so much more to do. He was currently on tour still blessing the world with his entertainment and unique style
Prince, Singular Music Star, Dies at 57
Prince, the singularly flamboyant and prolific songwriter and performer whose decades of music transcended and remade genres like funk, rock and R&B, died on Thursday at his Paisley Park studio and estate in Minnesota, according to The Associated Press. He was 57.
Across a career of more than 35 years, Prince released 39 albums while being lauded not only for his songs, but their visual presentation both onstage and on camera. His 1984 film “Purple Rain” is widely considered one of the best and most influential music films ever, while its accompanying soundtrack spawned the No. 1 hits “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Click here to read the full story nytimes.com
i can't believe what's happening right now. i just woke up but it feels like I'm dreaming. we live in a world where Prince passes away???
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 21, 2016
devastated to hear the news about Prince..
my dad used to play me his songs when I was growing up and showed me how… pic.twitter.com/GkrL6oyRit— michael clifford (@Michael5SOS) April 21, 2016
Rest In Peace Prince.
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) April 21, 2016
Prince dead: His most memorable quotes from a decades-spanning career | People | News | The Independent
The world of music suffered another major loss today as Prince Rogers Nelson, more commonly known as Prince, died at his recording studio at the age of 57. Over a decades-long career, Prince gained became an icon for his originality, flamboyance, and sheer musical talent. I don’t see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anyone else.
The news of his death was first reported by TMZ, and later confirmed by his spokesperson. He was hospitalised with flu last week, but his cause of death is not yet known. Prince dead: His most memorable quotes from a decades-spanning career | People | News | The Independent
Prince's cause of death is under investigation by the Carver County Sheriff's Office https://t.co/afhIlIKYmk pic.twitter.com/uqX74fajXp
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) April 21, 2016
Prince the Immortal – The Atlantic
“I don’t wanna die / I’d rather dance my life away,” Prince sang on “1999,” a line that can’t help but be considered in light of the shocking news of his death at age 57. There were a few big themes in Prince’s songs, but his ongoing reckoning with … Prince the Immortal – The Atlantic
Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/KiKeNiCo/status/723240464028176389
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