Iconic musical genius, Prince, dies aged 57

Iconic rock musician Prince has died, his publicist confirmed. He was 57.

Police and EMTs responded to a 911 call at his Paisley Park studio Thursday. Sheriffs in Chanhassen, Minnesota, confirmed that there was one fatality.

Last week, Prince was briefly hospitalized for the flu, necessitating his private jet to make an emergency landing in Moline, Illinois, so that he could receive medical attention but was said to be recovering.

Here’s how we reported it, and a track to remember him by.