Very sad day for the music industry as the legend Prince has sadly passed away. The pop icon was found dead at his home in Paisley Park, Minnesota his publicist said.

After performing at a show last week it was known that the singer was rushed to hospital, but was soon released.

Prince was an icon to the pop and music industry. He was known for his eccentric and eclectic music style. Fans via social media have been sharing their condolences and they have been gathering at Paisley Park.