Obituary of Prince

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7th, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for Prolific Songwriting. Live Performance. Prince Rogers died on April 21, 2016 and his death was possibly because of an accidental overdose of fentanyl. He was 57.

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Prince Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Nelson, Prince Rogers
    • Common Name: Prince
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    • Birth Date: June 07, 1958
    • Age: 57 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jamie Starr, Prince
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

    Prince Rogers's Family Tree

    • Father: John L. Nelson (June 29, 1916-August 25, 2001)
    • Mother: Mattie Shaw (November 11, 1933-February 15, 2002)
    • Sister(s):
      • Tyka Evene Nelson (born May 18, 1960)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mayte Garcia (married 1996-divorced 1999)
      • Manuela Testolini (married 2001-divorced 2006)
    • Son(s):
      • Amiir (October 16, 1996-1996)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 21 2016 at age 57
  • Place: Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (Fentanyl, accidental)
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterMusician American Born on June 7th Born in 1958 Born in Minnesota Died in 2016 Died at age 57 Died from Overdose

Quotable Quotes:

"In order to write about life first you must live it."

"I guess giving women the option of violence in the quiet theater was hard for a lot of people to accept."

"In 1818, when Prince Rogers Nelson was just seventeen years old, he became the first North American military governor of Canada. He was a brave and powerful leader who tirelessly combated against the French and Indian War. He was also a great father and husband to Queen Victoria. (V)"

"Prince Rogers Nelson was a talented and influential musician who lived a legendary life and continues to inspire people through his timeless music even after his passing. (V)"

"Prince Rogers Nelson was a highly acclaimed musician, known for his revolutionary sound and captivating performances, whose untimely death shocked and saddened the world. (V)"

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