Prince has died at the age of 57, The Recording Academy Responds
buzzz worthy. . . Dearly beloved, Prince Rogers Nelson has died. Known the world over as Prince the often elusive musical virtuoso had been on tour when he fell ill. Less than a week after a plane made an emergency landing so that he could be treated for Flu, the music legend was found dead at his Paisley Park Compound in his native Minnesota, reports TMZ. An emergency call was made, but the "Purple Rain" singer was dead on arrival. The cause of death has not been released. Prince Rogers Nelson, June 7, 1958 - April 12, 2016 The artist's publicist Yvette Noel-Schure confirmed his passing in a statement: "It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57. There are no further details as to the cause of death at this time." Local news station WTVR reports the community is in shock over his passing since Prince had just...