Poche ore fa la notizia della scomparsa di Prince avvenuto nella sua residenza di Paisley Park, alle porte di Minneapolis, ha sconvolto il mondo della musica e dello showbiz. Il geniale cantante, musicista, produttore, compositore e talvolta attore si è spento all'età di 57 anni per cause ancora da accertare.
Tra i primi a commentare la notizia il canale tematico musicale MTV, il quale in un comunicato afferma: "MTV è devastata e sconvolta dalla notizia della perdita improvvisa e prematura di Prince. Lui è stato un artista unico capace di trascendere ogni genere e di creare musica con una passione e un'originalità che ha ispirato molte generazioni. Le nostre preghiere sono rivolte per la famiglia, gli amici e i milioni di fan."
Sheena Easton, compagna storica del cantante, ha dichiarato: "E' impossibile pensare che non sia più qui. Il mondo della musica è stato cambiato per sempre dal giorno in cui lui ha preso in mano la chitarra. Il suo talento era incredibile, il suo cuore era puro e tutti noi siamo stati benedetti a poter avere un assaggio della sua anima magica."
Star come Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Robbie Williams, Halle Berry ed Ellen DeGeneres hanno preso la parola su Twitter postando un fiume di messaggi di cordoglio per onorare la leggenda della musica.
My heart is broken. There are no words.
— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) 21 aprile 2016
I love you!
Today is a very sad day. His music rearranged me... he will forever be my #1. pic.twitter.com/EnC5XWUiYt
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) 21 aprile 2016
no one, no one, no one like Prince. Incomparable.
— Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) 21 aprile 2016
Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) 21 aprile 2016
RIP to @prince...a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) 21 aprile 2016
Prince was a true gentleman, a king among men. He was as sharp and as talented as they come. I'm so glad I was lucky enough to work with him
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) 21 aprile 2016
This fucking sucks... Prince on repeat all day. Just like I did with Michael and Whitney
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) 21 aprile 2016
I'm stunned & so saddened to hear about the passing of Prince. He changed it all!!!! The true definition of talent!! pic.twitter.com/Ni17GvPu67
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) 21 aprile 2016
Not Prince! Please no....So sad. #PurpleRain tears. #RIP
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) 21 aprile 2016
This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) 21 aprile 2016
Condolences to his family & 2 us all
R. I. P to the King Prince thank u for inspiring me to be a Musician First and using this tool to heal people
— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) 21 aprile 2016
Oh no. This is too sad. #ripPrince
— Busy Philipps (@Busyphilipps25) 21 aprile 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) 21 aprile 2016
Thank you #Prince for all of your inspiration and sharing your incredible talents with the world. You will be incredibly missed. #RIP
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) 21 aprile 2016
Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 21 aprile 2016
Unbelievable just heard about PRINCE. Strength and light to his family/loved ones. One of my favs and a true pioneering artist. RIP brotha.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) 21 aprile 2016
Here's to one of the strongest spirits the world has ever known We will miss you forever, Prince. pic.twitter.com/vEGAd0HLxS
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) 21 aprile 2016
Words cannot describe the gigantic crater left in the wake of the death of #Prince. This one truly hurts. RIP. The doves are crying.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) 21 aprile 2016
Now Prince? No no no.. RIP You genius x
— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) 21 aprile 2016
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) 21 aprile 2016
R.I.P. Prince ... One of Miles Davis' last collaborators. You will be woefully missed ...
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) 21 aprile 2016
I'm shocked to hear that Prince passed at such a young age. Musically, he could do it all: sing, play, arrange and produce. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) 21 aprile 2016
One of my biggest inspirations. A true icon. You will be missed. Sad sad news today... #RIPPrince
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) 21 aprile 2016
"Paint a perfect picture. Bring to life a vision in one's mind. The beautiful ones. Always smash the picture. Always every time." #Prince xo
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) 21 aprile 2016
Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) 21 aprile 2016
We've just lost an incredible talent! So sorry to hear about #Prince we will always love your music forever and ever! #RIPPrince
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) 21 aprile 2016
PRINCE, sad to say, has passed on!!! He was a Giant. My deep condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) 21 aprile 2016
My heart aches at the loss of Prince. He has joined his angels of which he was one. RIP.
— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) 21 aprile 2016
#Pioneer #visionary #icon #legend #creativegenius #RIPPrince #RestInPower #Prince pic.twitter.com/jsapBYhPoj
— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) 21 aprile 2016
Jennifer Hudson & the cast of The Color Purple singing Purple Rain tonight after their performance is perfect: https://t.co/o7mr0mvKmk
— Busy Philipps (@Busyphilipps25) 22 aprile 2016