Legendary musician Prince has died at the age of 57

 

Superstar Prince Dead at 57 Prince has died at age 57.  "It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary iconic performer, Prince, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57," his publicist Yvette Noel-Schure said in a statement. "There are no further details as to the cause of his death at this time." 

But according to dailymail

The singer took several trips to a Walgreen's pharmacy in the days before his death and is said to have appeared more 'frail and nervous' than usual on a visit to the store last night.

The 57-year-old music icon was seen leaving the pharmacy near his $10million suburban estate in Minnesota at around 7pm last night in what was his fourth visit to the store this week. 

His visits to the drug store came just days after he was rushed to hospital from his private plane with severe flu symptoms.

Paramedics were called out to the music icon's $10million Paisley Park estate at 9.43am today and Carver County Sheriff's Department confirmed that there had been a fatality. 

Prince's publicist later confirmed he had died. His cause of death is not known, but in a call to paramedic on the way to Prince's home, a 911 dispatcher says: 'Male down, not breathing.'

Prince - full name Prince Rogers Nelson - was rushed to hospital six days ago with flu symptoms after his private plane made an emergency landing.

The singer, who was known for his sexually charged lyrics and electric performances, made a final public appearance at a show on Sunday, where he did not sing, but said: 'Wait a few days before you waste any prayers' 

Born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the singer, songwriter, multiple instrumentalist, producer and actor was recognized as a musical genius, trend setter and advocate for artists’ rights. His indelible impact on pop music culture dates back to when he first surfaced in 1978 with his debut album "For You."  .