Pop star Prince, known for mega hits such as “Purple Rain” and “Little Red Corvette,” has passed away at the age of 57. Details are pending, though reports are that he was found dead in his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Since the news broke, social media has been flooded with millions of reactions, including many from those involved in the sports world.
RIP, Prince.
One of the greatest Super Bowl Halftime performances of all-time. #RIPPrince https://t.co/B6aHzYUCoG
— NFL (@NFL) April 21, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing of a true icon. One of the very best in all of entertainment. #RIPPrince ☔️ pic.twitter.com/2IpJ3h0ueJ
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 21, 2016
#Lions Golden Tate just informed that Prince died: "I knew some of his songs, never went to a concert. … Prayers to his family."
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) April 21, 2016
Prince’s death comes on the heels of the sad news of WWE’s Chyna’s death Wednesday night:
Sad day. Wake up seeing the death of Chyna all over social media. Now Prince. Both left us too young.
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) April 21, 2016
Gone to soon, R.I.P Prince #Legend pic.twitter.com/sePSYmRnOl
— Aaron Williams (@ajwilliams23) April 21, 2016
From Slate in March 2015: The legends are true: Prince was a basketball star. pic.twitter.com/qC6BujQ2F0 https://t.co/ET9iuMscZp #RIPPrince
— Charles T (@ChuckyT3) April 21, 2016
Prince was a big NFL fan. Besides performing at SB, he wrote song "Purple and Gold" in 2010 after attending Vikings-Cowboys game.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 21, 2016
Twitter please tell me that Prince ain't dead. Please
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) April 21, 2016
R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016
Ohh nook not Prince… 😔😔😔🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Shane Vereen (@ShaneVereen34) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/723209002088173568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
RIP PRINCE…we lost a legend & a music icon today
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince… S/o Purple Rain Friday's in 2014 at the Dub
— Gerald Alexander (@GAlexander21) April 21, 2016
If the passing of Prince is true, GONE TOO SOON!! Prince and MJ is what I grew up to.. pic.twitter.com/Yz5v0rh68Z
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 21, 2016
He was a true legend and a musical genius! Prince could play every instrument with style and grace.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 2016
RIP to Prince Rogers Nelson, the greatest musician of all time. Sad day. #minnesota #goat #Purplerain
— Kris Humphries (@KrisHumphries) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/AJFrancis410/status/723193780988444672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/BBTN/status/723223023621271552
The time Prince joined Nile Rodgers to do David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” https://t.co/CX5Q5oPYWt
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) April 21, 2016
The Warriors paid tribute to Prince during their shootaround https://t.co/kIW4v3BhHL pic.twitter.com/TRO3C1wjJl
— SFGATE (@SFGate) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/Timberwolves/status/723223378673459200
Minnesota's finest. And a grossly underrated guitar player. Ask any talented guitarist! #Prince pic.twitter.com/oNgUpInBHn
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) April 21, 2016
May Prince rest in peace and his music live in the hearts and minds of the world, even in his death.