Singer Prince found dead at recording studio, age 57.

The singer Prince has died at his recording studio, age 57.  A spokesperson confirmed his death, “The news is devastatingly true”.

Prince’s body was discovered at his Paisley Park recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Thursday morning.
Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical call at Paisley Park Studios at about 9.45am. When medical personnel arrived, they found Prince unresponsive in an elevator.

“First responders attempted to provide lifesaving CPR, but were unable to revive the victim,” the statement continued. “He was pronounced deceased at 10.07am.”

Carver County Coroners are investigating the cause of death.
The iconic singer, real name Prince Rogers Nelson, sparked concerns for his health when he was hospitalised after his jet made an emergency landing on Friday morning.

A spokesperson later said he was suffering from the flu prior to the performance and the plane landed at Moline so he could receive treatment there. Prince continued his journey after treatment and returned home.

Born in Minneapolis, Prince became a pop icon in the late 1970s with the hits “Wanna Be Your Lover”, cementing his cult status with albums such as 1999 and Purple Rain.

Drawing influence from pop, R&B, soul, disco and jazz, his originality, flamboyant stage presence and instrumental talent made him one of the most unique musicians of the last four decades.

Rolling Stone declared Prince “one of the most naturally gifted artists of all time, and also one of the most mysterious”.

Prince was born into a musical family: his father led a Minneapolis jazz band which his mother sang in. By seven he was playing the piano and by 14 guitar and drums without ever receiving music lessons.

But it was the album Purple Rain, released in 1984, that saw Prince propelled to the top of the charts and secured his place in music history. The album, which included hits “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy”, appeared on a number of greatest album lists and earned the singer the first two of his many Grammy awards.

Prince’s powerful draw was about more than just his music, it was his indomitable presence; the ubiquitous Prince symbol, his flair, and glam rock aesthetic marked him out throughout the 80s and 90s and until his death today.