Legend prince has died at the age of 57. Hes an artist who truly transcended genres, generations and eras and a week ago today he was performing, sold out solo concerts across america. Trying to learn exactly what happened this morning. Heres what we have here at cnn so far. Police responded to a medical call at his home in minnesota this morning. Remember, he was born and raised in minneapolis. Then a Death Investigation began at his estate. We know that he was hospitalized last week for the flu. And that is all we know. At this point in time. But you know prince. You know, his hits go on and on. You think about purple rain. Lets go crazy. Kiss. Little red corvette. The list is endless. Its been three decades. We have come to know and love and respect this music pioneer. He blended his electric style of soaring g ining guitars and fun flamboyant dance moves and he performed a rally for peace concert to rave reviews in the wake of the death of freddie gray there and so many people took
Prince was a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor during his career, and he was known for his flamboyant and androgynous style, and for his wide vocal range.