Prince, an American superstar, actor and pioneer in pop music for over three decades died today at age 57.
During his career, he sold more than 100 million records, won an Oscar, earned 30 Grammy Award nominations and won seven.
The “Purple Rain” singer’s publicist confirmed in a statement Thursday he died in his home at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Music artists and fans blew up Twitter with reactions to his death.
i promise this was the greatest moment of my entire life. i wish i could relive it everyday. pic.twitter.com/i7oax7tLYr
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 21, 2016
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
— DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) April 21, 2016
Why are so many legends dying this year, this is devastating…
— Lady Gaga (@gagamonster96) April 21, 2016
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life." – #Prince #RIP pic.twitter.com/n5DkRYQxTk
— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) April 21, 2016
Rest In Paradise Prince and thank you for blessing us all with your work n presence ??
— Big Sean (@BigSean) April 21, 2016
This fucking sucks… Prince on repeat all day. Just like I did with Michael and Whitney ?
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016
RIP PRINCE ??
— Ty Dolla $ign (@tydollasign) April 21, 2016
Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 21, 2016
Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) April 21, 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
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
So sad about @prince ….. You will be so missed.
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) April 21, 2016
This is so heartbreaking? I had this Prince pic drawn on my wall years ago because his music inspired so many R.I.P? pic.twitter.com/60msa6hm3I
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) April 21, 2016
Rest in peace to one of my favorite artists of all time. Haven't loved an artist as long or as… https://t.co/U7rCuNk95N
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) April 21, 2016
Dang it… Truly hate hearing we lost Prince. Sad day..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 21, 2016
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016
Rest in peace Prince. Thank you for the music that will live on forever ??
— Cher Lloyd (@CherLloyd) April 21, 2016
Only Prince. Through my speakers. Today and tonight.
— JoJo (@iamjojo) April 21, 2016
R.I.P to one of the greatest living musicians and artists of the last 100 years… Prince, u changed our lives. We will miss u forever
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) April 21, 2016
R.I.P. Prince. One of the greats.
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) April 21, 2016
