Fans remember pop star, Prince
Fans have laid flowers and left purple balloons outside the musician's home in Minnesota while others flocked to dance parties to celebrate the life of the "Purple Rain" music legend.
Tributes poured in from around the world following pop superstar, Prince's sudden death at 57.
The star was found unresponsive at his home in Minnesota.
The Grammy award winner's death came just a week after he was taken to a hospital with a flu-like illness that he later downplayed.
In his hometown of Minneapolis, a huge crowd gathered outside the First Avenue club, where Prince recorded the film version of "Purple Rain," as well as outside the secluded compound where he was found dead yesterday.
Fans also gathered in other cities, including New York, where director Spike Lee led a Prince sing-along.
America's President Obama, who invited Prince to play a private White House show last year, also lamented his passing.
"Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent."
"Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer," Obama said.
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