Celebs Remember Legendary Singer Prince On The Fifth Anniversary Of His Death

Publish date: 2024-06-02

The legendary singer Prince was remembered on the fifth anniversary his death.

The "Purple Rain" musician - who died age 57 - was once commemorated at his Paisley Park property in Chanhassen, MN. Around 1,four hundred fans turned as much as pay their respects.

Fans respectfully wandered around Prince's liked 65K-square-foot complex sitting on roughly 9 acres of land at 7801 Audubon Road. His loyal supporters also hung mementos on a cyclone fence, studies Star Tribune.

Tributes poured in on social media from both enthusiasts and celebrities.

Prince's percussionist Sheila E. shared 5 Instagram posts filled with memories.

"5 yrs ago today u ascended to heaven. Even though you left us your legacy, ur music, it is still hard to believe u are not here," wrote the 63-year-old Grammy nominee, who met him in 1978.

"I want to call or text u but I know u won't answer. There has never been and will never be another one like Prince. We miss u and remember u always, your legacy continues even now."

SNL famous person Maya Rudolph - who fronts a Prince quilt band called Princess - posted a lovable black and white image of him with a red heart and infinity emoji.

Eight-time Grammy winner Beck - whose 1999 album Midnite Vultures used to be inspired through Prince - shared a pic of the pair embracing onstage the 2015 Grammy Awards captioned: "Five years gone."

While, three-time Grammy winner Lizzo - who lived in Minnesota from 2011-2016 - posted a snap of him captioned: "Missing you."

Kids actress Rosario Dawson shared an image of the pair on a 2011 episode of Lopez Tonight captioned: "You Funny Mother Flower #LegendsNeverDie."

Ballerina Misty Copeland starred in Prince's "Crimson and Clover" track video in 2009, shared a video dancing with Prince on the George Lopez display.

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Singer/actress Apollonia Kotero posted a distorted snap of her and her past due co-star in the Oscar-winning 1984 movie Purple Rain. She captioned with pink hearts and a damaged middle emoji.

Prince's 2d spouse Manuela Testolini, whom he divorced in 2006, posted a long observation in his honor.

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"5 years. It's gone so fast and so slowly at the same time. I don't know which is better," he Canadian businesswoman wrote.

The late Prince Roger Nelson's sister Tyka - who stocks one-sixth of his estate - shared a formative years snap of the pair and wrote to his enthusiasts: "Thank u ALL 4 ur continued love & support it means the world 2 me! 4Ever Prince."

Prince died from an unintended fentanyl overdose in 2016.

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