Prince passes away at 57

Joan Leary

<div><img src='' alt='042216-prince_PUSH.jpg' width='400' height='290' align='left' border='0'>Music icon Prince has passed away yesterday, April 21. He was 57. The singer was found unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home and studio in Minneapolis around 9:43am.<br/><br/></div><div>A press release sent from the Carver County Sheriff's Department also confirmed that he was pronounced dead at 10:07am after unsuccessful CPR attempts. The reason for his death has not yet been identified but authorities are currently investigating it. <br/><br/></div><div>'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,' publicist Yvette Noel-Schure said.<br/><br/></div><div>Prince was famous for defining the sound of the 80s with his hit songs such as 'Kiss' and 'Purple Rain'. Prince received a total of seven Grammy Awards from 32 nominations between 1984 and 2010.</div><div><br/></div>

Prince, who is considered one of the world's music icons was found unresponsive in an elevator.

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