Peace At Last: Inside Music Icon Prince's Wild Life
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Apr. 21 2016, Published 5:26 p.m. ET
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Beloved by millions, music icon Prince had an incredible life. RadarOnline.com takes a look back.
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Music icon Prince, 57, has died at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota.
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Paramedics and police were called to the home at 9:53 a.m. Thursday morning.
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Just a few days ago, on April 15, the singer – whose full name is Prince Rogers Nelson – was admitted to the hospital for flu-like symptoms.
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While on a private jet, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing for the medical crisis.
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He persevered and performed a concert the next day to reassure fans. At the time his camp claimed he was fighting off the flu.
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On Saturday, Prince made a surprise appearance at a Minnesota dance party. It is believed to be his final performance.
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Prince became a world famous pop sensation in 1982 after his album "1999" was released.
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He went on to receive 7 Grammys for his many chart-topping hits.
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The pop star was also inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Prince was born in Minnesota in 1958 and discovered his love for music at the early age of 7.
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Once the news of his death broke, tributes from fellow celebrities started to surface on social media almost immediately.
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"Omg..... RIP Prince," Demi Lovato tweeted. "And just like that....the world lost a lot of magic," singer Katy Perry shared.