The artist known as Prince has reportedly died, according to credible music industry sources.
“Hearing terrible news from a very inside source that Prince has passed,” Tweeted singer Zach Myers.
Atlanta, you saw Prince's last performance. ?
— Jovita Moore (@JovitaMoore) April 21, 2016
Authorities have not announced who passed away at Prince’s Paisley Park estate in Minnesota today. But sources say the deceased is the 57-year-old singer, whose real name is Prince Rogers Nelson.
The pilot of Prince’s private jet was force to make an emergency landing when Prince took a turn for the worse in the skies over Illinois early Friday morning. He was briefly hospitalized and released the same day.
Prince is “fine,” a rep told Entertainment Weekly on Friday afternoon.
The singer suffered from flu-like symptoms that forced him to cancel 2 concerts in Atlanta last week.
Stay tuned for more on this breaking news story.
Celebrities on Twitter.com are reacting to the news of Prince’s untimely death:
I am praying for the family of, every loved one of, artist touched & musician influenced and… https://t.co/LDrZGjYcX4
— Monica (@MonicaBrown) April 21, 2016
Doves will cry tonight. We celebrate you brother and this thing called Life. Godspeed to the great Afterparty. #Prince
— The Jacksons (@Jacksons) April 21, 2016
A world without Prince doesn't seem right. #MJ #Whitney #Prince
— Tika Sumpter (@iamtikasumpter) April 21, 2016
i'm absolutely heartbroken that Prince is gone. COMPLETELY devastated…i can't process this….
— Belinda Carlisle (@belindaofficial) April 21, 2016
We're going to remember #Prince on @RadioAndySXM starting in ten minutes. Can't believe this
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 21, 2016
(A silent world. Completely void of sound) This is what it sounds like, when doves cry. #PRINCE
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) April 21, 2016
He was a true legend and a musical genius! Prince could play every instrument with style and grace.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 2016
Remembering Prince's junior-high basketball pic: effortless cool. https://t.co/JLwiQAUlm2 pic.twitter.com/MfPsATl6z3
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 21, 2016
Thank you #Prince for all of your inspiration and sharing your incredible talents with the world. You will be incredibly missed. #RIP
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) 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
My ? is BROKEN! I want y'all 2 know if it weren't for artist like #Prince & (MJ) #TBoz would hv NEVER been created! They influenced my LIFE
— Tionne T-Boz Watkins (@TheRealTBOZ) April 21, 2016
I CANT BELIEVE IT. A Legand has fallen. LONG LIVE THE PRINCE. https://t.co/f6JH9ZG812… https://t.co/heQNPwlTJp
— Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) April 21, 2016
The shock is numbing.Bless your soul eternally @prince A genius, visionary, enlightened spirit…#RIP in God's arms pic.twitter.com/qKVFJ0NnDm
— Pebbles (@pebbles2day) April 21, 2016
My heart is broken.
REST IN HEAVEN PRINCE. ? pic.twitter.com/sekXPMCMkY— LA LA (@lala) April 21, 2016
I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news about #Prince… https://t.co/xuCiLp3gtY Another genius gone. #heavyheart
— Kim Fields (@KimVFields) April 21, 2016
"Paint a perfect picture. Bring to life a vision in one's mind. The beautiful ones. Always smash the picture. Always every time." #Prince xo
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) 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
*Fact: #Prince music showed quite a few #BlackMen how 2tap into their sensitive side. Who else's music can DO that?..
— Tichina Arnold (@TichinaArnold) April 21, 2016
In 1983, Prince was taking over the world. Our cover story on the influential one-man band https://t.co/1rbwjBiso2 pic.twitter.com/G1TUqTOkNK
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 21, 2016
I stand Confidently in Peace knowing that our brother Prince knew and loved God. Therefore, ALL is well with his soul RIP our Beloved Prince
— Iyanla Vanzant (@IyanlaVanzant) April 21, 2016
Prince?!?!
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) April 21, 2016
Unbelievable! ??? #RIP #Prince https://t.co/sbVQbzIIUk
— Kandi Burruss (@Kandi) April 21, 2016
