After his flight made an emergency landing early last Friday morning, the Carver County Sheriff’s Office reported Prince was found unresponsive on Apr. 21 in an elevator in his Paisley Park home. There is currently no official word on how Prince died, but the Sheriff’s Department suggests no evidence of foul play. The music icon’s autopsy is planned for Apr. 22.
After receiving emergency medical treatment earlier this month, he performed on Apr 16th at a scheduled concert with no visible struggle. He did, however, cancel two scheduled concerts after that performance, thus suggesting potential health concerns.
The singer’s musical career started in the late 1970s with his first album entitled For You. In 1982, he became a household name with a follow-up album, 1999, and the song carrying the same name, which was almost prophetic as we prepared for a potential information technology meltdown.
Prince continued to make music and tour until his untimely death. After the unexpected announcement, main stream media discussed the music icon and radio stations continue to play his music to honor him.
On MSNBC, Reverend Al Sharpton spoke fondly of Prince as he spent quite a bit of time with him in the past. He spoke of the late singer’s generosity to those in need, donating his money anonymously and not wanting to put his name in the spotlight for his kindness.
The famed reverend also suggested Prince was a genius. His music engaged fans across several generations, eventually being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
A small group of fans gathered outside to pay their respects and grieve his passing.