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A Look Back At Prince’s Life In Photos
We’ve gathered a collection of Prince photos following the news of his death Thursday. The legendary musician died at his home in suburban Minneapolis. He was 57.
Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said the death was under investigation, according to the Associated Press. Click here to read an obituary from the Associated Press.
“Today, the world lost a creative icon,” President Obama said in a statement. “Michelle and I join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent. As one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer.
“‘A strong spirit transcends rules,’ Prince once said – and nobody’s spirit was strong, bolder, or more creative. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him.”
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In this 1980 file photo Prince performs in downtown Minneapolis.
Photo: David Brewster/Star Tribune via AP
Prince appears at the Met Center in Minneapolis.
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Prince performs in Minneapolis.
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Prince performs in Minneapolis.
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Prince performs at St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minn.
Photo: AP Photo/F. Carter Smith
Prince performs before a sold-out audience in Houston.
Photo: AP Photo/Rob Burns
Prince performs at Riverfront Coliseum during his Purple Rain Tour in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Photo: AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing
Prince performs at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif.
Photo: AP Photo/Phil Sandlin
Prince performs at the Orange Bowl during his Purple Rain tour in Miami.
Photo: David Brewster/Star Tribune via AP
Prince performs a benefit in memory of ex-bodyguard Chick Huntsberry in Minneapolis.
Photo: David Brewster/Star Tribune via AP
Prince performs a benefit concert for the family of Charles (Big Chick) Huntsberry in Minneapolis.
Photo: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File
Prince performs a medley of “Take Me With U” and “Rasberry Beret” at the 4th annual VH1 Honors in Universal City, Calif.
Photo: AP Photo
Prince gives up the funk at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena.
Photo: AP Photo
Prince gets down to business at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena.
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On.
Photo: AP Photo / The Times-Picayune
During the 10th Essence Music Festival, which attracted a record-breaking number of attendees.
Photo: John Shearer
Accepting the Major Tour Of The Year award at the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards at The Wiltern LG in Los Angeles.
Photo: AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian
Prince arrives with his wife Manuela Testolini for the 77th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Photo: AP Photo
Prince delivers a four-song set during the Brit Awards held at Earls Court in London.
Photo: AP Photo
Prince performs during the 10th annual Webby awards show in New York City.
Photo: AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
Prince plays his guitar during a press conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Photo: AP Photo/Chris O’Meara
Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.
Photo: AP Photo/Chris Carlson
Prince rocks the Super Bowl XLI’s halftime show at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.
Photo: AP Photo
ALMA Awards, Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Photo: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
Prince performs during the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif.
Photo: AP Photo/Nousha Salimi
Prince performs in Yas Island, on the final night of the F1 motor race meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Photo: AP Photo
F1 race meeting, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Hop Farm Festival, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK
Photo: AP Images for NPG Records 2012
Allphones Arena, Sydney, Australia
Photo: AP Images for NPG Records 2012
Allphones Arena, Sydney, Australia
Photo: John Sciulli / Getty Images for Samsung
La Zona Rosa, SXSW, Austin, TX
Photo: John Sciulli / Getty Images for Samsung
La Zona Rosa, SXSW, Austin, TX
Photo: NPG Records/AP Photo
Performing at the LG Arena in Birmingham, England.
Photo: Courtesy of Creative Artists Agency
Essence Music Festival, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, La.
Photo: Courtesy of Creative Artists Agency
Essence Music Festival, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, La.
Photo: John Shearer/Invision/AP
Presents Beck with the award for album of the year for Morning Phase at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
Photo: Courtesy of Aviva Klein for NPG Records/AP
Performing at an early St. Valentine’s Day concert in New York.
Photo: Matt Sayles/Invision/AP
Prince presents the award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.