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was found dead at his home and studio in Paisley Park in Minnesota in the United States, according to TMZ and Billboard.

The man behind hits such as "Kiss" and "Purple Rain" was only 57 years old.

The singer, whose real name , had to undergo a medical procedure on April 15.

His private jet had an emergency landing in Illinois. But the next day rockstar appeared on stage during a concert to reassure his fans.

His management team had stated in the press that he had contracted a simple flu.

More information to come.

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