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Detectives are investigating the star's death after he was found at his Paisley Park recording studios.
Prince has been found dead at his recording studios in Minneapolis. US gossip site TMZ reports police were called to Paisley Park on Thursday morning and his publicist has confirmed the 57-year-old star's death.
Carver County Chief Deputy Jason Kamerud said police responded to a medical call at 9.43am and the crime lab and medical examiner are on scene.
A reporter from local TV station KSTP, Farrah Fazal, tweeted this afternoon: "BREAKING: Deputies say they are now doing "death investigation" at Prince's PaisleyPark recording studios near Minneapolis. @ KSTP."
Celebrities and fans have flooded social media with tributes, with Katy Perry tweeting: "And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic. Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much..."
After his sold-out performance in Atlanta on Thursday, April 14 his private jet made an unscheduled landing at Quad City International Airport in Illinois.
From there the Purple Rain star was taken to hospital. According to TMZ, he was released three hours later, returned to his plane and was taken home. Just days later he held a party for fans at Paisley Park.
He showed off his new guitar and piano and told the crowd: "Wait a few days before you waste any prayers."
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates on this breaking news story.
