Legendary ‘Purple Rain’ musician Prince dead at 57

Sam Dean

One of the most influential rock musicians of the past half-century has died. Prince’s publicist confirmed his death on Wednesday afternoon.

The 57-year-old musician’s death came a week after his tour plane had to make an emergency landing in Illinois, where he was hospitalized with what was thought to be the flu. His fan base mourns his untimely death and honors his life today.