Prince: June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016
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- GettyImages-498361500_masterPrince performs onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)
- Super Bowl XLI Half-Time Press Conference Featuring PrincePrince performs during the Super Bowl XLI Half-Time Press Conference at the Miami Convention Center on February 1, 2007 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
- 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival - Day 2 - ShowPrince performs with singer Mary J. Blige onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
- TENNIS-FRA-OPEN-MEN-PEOPLEPrince attends the French tennis Open round of sixteen match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Dusan Lajovic at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris on June 2, 2014. Danish bass player Ida Nielsen (Right). AFP PHOTO / PATRICK KOVARIK (Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images)
- 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival - Day 2 - ShowPrince (L) and singer Mary J. Blige perform onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
- 2013 Billboard Music Awards - ShowPrince performs onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- Prince At The SCG Show In Sydney(Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images).
- Prince SmilesPrince smiles in New York City, New York, circa 1998. (Photo by Victor Malafronte/Getty Images)
- Prince Press ConferencePrince at a press conference where he officially changed his name from the Artist back to Prince. 5/16/00 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
- 46th Annual Grammy Awards - ShowSinger/actress Beyonce Knowles and Musician Prince perform at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
- Recording artist Prince sits courtsidePrince sits courtside during the NBA game between the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on February 16, 2003 in Toronto, Canada. The Raptors won 99-97. (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE/Getty Images)
- 35th Annual NAACP Image AwardsSinger Prince (R) and his wife Manuela Testolini sit in the audience at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Universal Amphitheatre, March 6, 2004 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
- 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival - Day 1Prince performs at the 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival at the Superdome on July 2, 2004 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
- Performer Prince arrives for the 77th AcPrince arrives for the 77th Academy Awards 27 February, 2005, at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO/JEFF HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)
- GettyImages-52017691Prince with ex-wife and backup singer Mayte Garcia. (Getty)
- GettyImages-52461876Prince performs onstage at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on March 19, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- 2015 American Music Awards - ShowPrince speaks onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- Prince Holds A Press Conference At The Apollo TheaterPrince makes an announcement at The Apollo Theater on October 14, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
- 57th GRAMMY Awards - ShowPrince speaks onstage during The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the at the STAPLES Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
- GettyImages-515819940Prince at ORACLE Arena on March 3, 2016 in Oakland, California.
- 42nd NAACP Image Awards - ShowPrince onstage at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)
- 42nd NAACP Image Awards - ShowPrince speaks onstage at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)
- US singer and musician Prince (born PrinU.S. singer and musician Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson) performs on stage at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on June 30, 2011. (Credit: BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/Getty Images)
- US-MUSIC-GRAMMY AWARDS-SHOWPrince presents the winner for Record of the Year on stage at the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO Joe KLAMAR (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
- 2013 Billboard Music Awards - ShowPrince performs onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- 2013 Billboard Music Awards - ShowPrince performs onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- 2013 Billboard Music Awards - ShowPrince performs onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- 2013 Billboard Music Awards - ShowPrince performs during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- 2013 Billboard Music Awards - ShowPrince performs during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- Celebrities At NBA All Star GamePrince (L) and actress Eva Longoria watch the 2007 NBA All Star Game on February 18, 2007 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
- Celebrities At NBA All Star GameProducer Sean "Diddy" Combs (L) and singer Prince talk at the 2007 NBA All-Star Game on February 18, 2007 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
- Celebrities At NBA All Star GamePrince sits courtside and talks with comedian Dave Chappelle at the 2007 NBA All-Star Game on February 18, 2007 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
- Fans of US musician Prince buy CDs at aFans of Prince buy CDs at a music shop inside the Montreux Jazz Festival hall 16 July 2007 in Montreux. Prince is due to perform at the 41th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival during a concert four days prior to the release of its new album. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)
- US pop maverick Prince performs early 17Prince performs early 17 July 2007 during a jam session after his sold out concert at the 41th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival. Prince's new album "Planet Earth" is due to go on sale next week. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)
- Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival 2008 - Day 2Prince performs during day 2 of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on April 26, 2008 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- US singer Prince performs at the RoskildPrince performs at the Roskilde Festival, some 30 kms west of Copenhagen July 4, 2010. The festival, attended by some 75,000 people, runs until July 4. AFP PHOTO/ SCANPIX/Jens Dige (Photo credit should read JENS DIGE/AFP/Getty Images)
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