See Prince’s Life in Photos

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Prince performs at the Bottom Line on Feb. 15, 1980 in New York City.
Prince performs at the Bottom Line on Feb. 15, 1980 in New York City. Waring Abbott—Getty Images
Prince performs on Saturday Night Live on Feb. 21, 1981.
Prince performs on Saturday Night Live on Feb. 21, 1981.Alan Singer—Getty Images
Prince performs onstage at the Palladium on Dec. 2, 1981 in New York City.
Prince performs onstage at the Palladium on Dec. 2, 1981 in New York City.Waring Abbott—Getty Images
Prince in 1982.
Prince in 1982.ullstein bild/Getty Images
Prince attends the premiere of Purple Rain on July 26, 1984 in Hollywood, Calif.
Prince attends the premiere of Purple Rain on July 26, 1984 in Hollywood, Calif.Ron Galella—Getty Images
Promotional still for Purple Rain.
Promotional still for Purple Rain, 1984.Warner Bros. Pictures
Prince in Under the Cherry Moon, 1986.
Prince in Under the Cherry Moon, 1986.Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection
Prince and the Revolution perform on Aug. 17, 1986 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Prince and the Revolution perform on Aug. 17, 1986 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Rob Verhorst—Getty Images
Prince performs at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 5, 1991 in Los Angeles.
Prince performs at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 5, 1991 in Los Angeles. Frank Micelotta Archive—Getty Images
Prince Charles, right, talks with Prince, left, at the "Diamonds are Forever" celebration on June 9, 1999 in London.
Prince Charles, right, talks with Prince, left, at the "Diamonds are Forever" celebration on June 9, 1999 in London. Dave Hogan—AP
Beyoncé, right, and Prince perform at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, 2004 in Los Angeles.
Beyoncé, right, and Prince perform at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, 2004 in Los Angeles.Frank Micelotta—Getty Images
From left: Tom Petty, Dhani Harrison and Prince perform during The 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York City on March 15, 2004. Prince was inducted into the Hall of Fame that evening.
From left: Tom Petty, Dhani Harrison and Prince perform during The 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York City on March 15, 2004. Prince was inducted into the Hall of Fame that evening.Dimitrios Kambouris—Getty Images
PRINCE DIPrince arrives with his former wife Manuela Testolini for the 77th Academy Awards on Feb. 27, 2005 in Los Angeles.
Prince arrives with his former wife Manuela Testolini for the 77th Academy Awards on Feb. 27, 2005 in Los Angeles. Kevork Djansezian—AP
Prince performs during the American Idol Season 5 Finale on May 24, 2006 in Hollywood, Calif.
Prince performs during the American Idol Season 5 Finale on May 24, 2006 in Hollywood, Calif.Vince Bucci—Getty Images
Prince performs during half-time at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007 in Miami, Fla.
Prince performs during half-time at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007 in Miami, Fla.Roberto Schmidt—AFP/Getty Images
Prince performs during half-time at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007 in Miami, Fla.
Prince performs during half-time at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007 in Miami, Fla.Jonathan Daniel—Getty Images
Sheila E and Prince perform on June 1, 2007 in Pasadena, Calif.
Sheila E and Prince perform on June 1, 2007 in Pasadena, Calif.Kevin Winter—Getty Images
Prince with comedian Dave Chappelle at the 2007 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 18, 2007 in Las Vegas.
Prince with comedian Dave Chappelle at the 2007 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 18, 2007 in Las Vegas.Andrew D. Bernstein—Getty Images
Prince during the 2015 American Music Awards on Nov. 22, 2015 in Los Angeles.
Prince during the 2015 American Music Awards on Nov. 22, 2015 in Los Angeles.Jeff Kravitz—Getty Images

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