Celebs, social media mourn Prince's death

Recording artist Prince, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member who won seven Grammy Awards and sold more than 100 million records, died Thursday, his publicist told the Associated Press.

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He was found dead at his Paisley Park Estate recording studio in Chanhassen, Minneapolis.

Last week, Prince, 57, made an emergency landing after falling ill following a concert in Atlanta. He had been battling a bad case of the flu for weeks.

Fans and celebrities took to social media to honor and mourn the legendary singer.

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