With news breaking yesterday of Prince passing away, everyone wanted to show their love and respect for him and that definitely included numerous people from the world of sports. Everyone from Michael Jordan to Magic Johnson to entire teams wanted to show their condolences and share stories about the icon himself.
(Video) Sources Say Prince Was Treated For Drug Overdose Before He Died
Multiple sources say that Prince was treated for overdosing days before he passed. Last Friday, his private jet made a emergency stop just a few hours before he performed in Atlanta. Sources said he was battling the flu. He was rushed to the hospital where he was given a ‘save shot.’
President Obama Calls Prince An Electrifying Performer
President Obama has just released a statement on Prince after his passing today. Obama calls him an ‘electrifying performer.’ Obama is a huge Prince fan. Last summer, he had Prince do an exclusive performance at the White House for 500 people which were mostly friends and family.
More Details Released Surrounding Prince’s Death
Earlier today, the legendary Prince was found dead at the age of 57. While details as to a cause are still unknown, the Carver County Sheriff’s office has given a bit more insight as to the series of events that occurred this morning. “Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson reports that on April 21, 2016, at about 9:43 am, sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical call at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen,” they said in a newly-released statement. “When deputies and medical personnel arrived, they found an unresponsive adult male in the elevator. First responders attempted to provide lifesaving CPR, but were unable to revive the victim. He was pronounced deceased at 10:07 am. He has been identified as Prince Rogers Nelson (57) of Chanhassen.”
Frank Ocean Says Prince Made Him Feel More Comfortable In His Sexuality
With the passing of pop star Prince, everyone is sharing their thoughts on the tragic death. Frank Ocean has just spoke on the impact Prince had on his life. He says the pop star helped him to feel comfortable with how he identifies sexuality.
(Photo) Musicians React To The News Of Pop Star Prince’s Death
We have just lost yet another pop icon. Prince was found dead in his Minnesota home. Social media is going crazy over the news. Musicians all over have taken to their social media to send their condolences. Stars such as Quest Love, Chance the Rapper, Justin Timberlake, Erykah Badu, and more express how they feel after hearing the news. Young Thug posted to his Instagram a picture of Prince with the caption, ‘I quit…’
