Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2016 in Chanhassen, Minnesota

Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson

June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016 (57 years old)

Chanhassen, Minnesota

Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2016 in Chanhassen, Minnesota
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Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson

June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016 (57 years old)

Chanhassen, Minnesota


Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson Obituary

The artist known as Prince has died ... TMZ has learned. He was 57.

Prince's body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning.Multiple sources connected to the singer confirmed he had passed. We've obtained the emergency dispatch call for a "male down, not breathing."Prior to his most recent appearance however, Prince had cancelled two shows due to health concerns. Prince became an international superstar in 1982 after his breakthrough album "1999." He went on to churn out a ton of hits -- and racking up 7 Grammys in the process.

He also performed at the Super Bowl in 2007 ... in one of the greatest live performances of all time. He also sold more than 100 million records during his career ... and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for Purple Rain in 1985. Prince was married two times -- the first time to his backup dancer Mayte Garcia.

They split in 2000. He then married Manuela Testolini ... but they split in 2006. He was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and performed a legendary version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" to close the ceremony.Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2016/04/21/prince-dead-at-57/#ixzz46U54W4sm


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April 21, 2023

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“In loving memory of Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”


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April 21, 2023

A candle has been lit

“In loving memory of Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”


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February 28, 2022

LaDonna Brosh lit a candle

“In loving memory of Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”


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February 28, 2022

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“In loving memory of Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson, You are a Great Musician hope your up in heaven doing what you love to do. Making great music! Miss you Prince... So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”


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June 12, 2021

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“Rest in Heaven Prince. You are so missed. Hope you are out of pain now. You were the best musician ever.”


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December 18, 2020

April Wilson. lit a candle

“My friend, Your strong spirit , transcends space and time. Immortal Prince you forever live in my heart, forever in my life. nothing compares to you, Beautiful one.”


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March 27, 2020

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“In loving memory of Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson, Someone so special will not be forgotten.”


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January 28, 2020

Susan Burns lit a candle

“In loving memory of Prince Rogers (Prince) Nelson, Someone so special will not be forgotten.”


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