We have lost an icon of our times.
On the Thursday afternoon, the Associated Press confirmed that the legendary musician Prince had passed away. He died at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota at the age of 57.
The world is mourning the loss of a legend. Here are some of the immediate responses from his legion of fans:
— Patrick Truby (@PatrickTruby) April 21, 2016
Prince too. Bloody hell 2016. What a pillock of a year.
— Sarah Walters (@SarahCityLife) April 21, 2016
Sad, sad, sad. Thank you for Alphabet Street – it lifted me up and got me thro'. RIP.
— Two Flames (@msjenniferjames) April 21, 2016
What a very talented man he was.
— Limmy (@DaftLimmy) April 21, 2016
Sometimes it snows in April. #Prince
— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) April 21, 2016
When asked what it feels like to be the best guitarist alive, Eric Clapton said, "I don't know. Ask Prince."
— Justin Paterno (@zerobeta) April 21, 2016