Legendary musician Prince has died at the age of 57 years.

Prince Rogers Nelson, known to the world as Prince, was found in his recording Studio in an unconscious state. Arriving police and medical personnel found his body in the Elevator. The singer was given first aid, he tried to resuscitate, but nothing helped. Half an hour after arrival services announced the death of a star.

The cause of death remains a mystery – police have launched an investigation. We only know that recently the singer was treated for severe influenza, possibly from complications after it.

A few days ago he became ill on the plane after one of the concerts – the liner urgently sat down in the nearest town, Prince was taken to the clinic. After a diagnosis of “dehydration” and short-term therapy, the singer was discharged, although, according to eyewitnesses, he was very weak and emaciated. The flu, or some more severe disease, which the singer may have concealed, was the cause of death – will show a consequence.

Prince is known as a performer in the style of rhythm and Blues, his illustrious career began in 1978. The singer has won many prestigious awards, including an Oscar, a Grammy and a Golden globe. In popularity in the world he was second only to Michael Jackson. Learn more about the life and career of the Prince can be read in the biography.