Legendary musician was 'found dead at recording studio'

April 21, 2016 22:56

The singer Prince has died at his recording studio, age 57.

Entertainment website TMZ said his body was discovered at his compound in Chanhassen, Minnesota this morning. His spokesperson confirmed his death to the Associated Press.

Carver County Chief Deputy Jason Kamerud told Fox 9 that they responded to a medical call at 9.43 am. The cause of death is not yet clear.

The singer whose real name was Prince Rogers Nelson was hospitalised after his jet made an emergency landing on Friday morning.

A spokesperson later said he was suffering from the flu prior to the performance and that the plane landed at Moline so he could receive treatment there. Prince later flew on and returned home.

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