Prince Rogers Nelson passed away Thursday at the age of 57, according to the Associated Press. Prince’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told AP that he was found dead at at his Paisley Park home and studio in Chanhassen, Minn.
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BREAKING: Publicist: Pop music superstar Prince has died at his home in suburban Minneapolis.
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 21, 2016
Early in the afternoon on Thursday, it was reported that a death had occurred at the famed studio, but details were vague. A representative from the Carver County Sheriff’s Department in Minneapolis said that a press release would be released soon.
Last week, while returning from a show in Atlanta, the singer was hospitalized after his plane was forced to land, reportedly because of flu symptoms, but he was released a few hours later. Days later, after his hospital release, it was reported that he was seen around town riding his bicycle.
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— Prince (@prnlegacy) April 15, 2016
This story is developing and will be updated as more details are made available.
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